AFTER SCHOOL CARE ASSISTANT

AFTER SCHOOL CARE ASSISTANT

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and execution of instruction.
• Continuously monitor student safety, well‑being, and self‑esteem, and support their independence.
• Observe student behavior, maintain discipline, log time‑outs and in‑class suspensions, provide crisis prevention support, and restrain students safely when necessary.
• Provide one‑on‑one academic support, clarify instructions, conduct brief study‑skill sessions, and reinforce learning.
• Maintain standardized records and documentation of student progress.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintain classroom order, including repair and maintenance of school equipment.
• Complete clerical tasks: record attendance, file incident reports, and manage student progress records.
• Feed students and assist with tasks they cannot perform independently.
• Participate in staff development workshops and perform any related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards

• Physical: Capable of using classroom equipment, lifting, carrying, and light moving tasks; consistent with light work standards.
• Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge observable characteristics of data and people.
• Interpersonal Communication: Ability to convey information verbally or non‑verbally and receive instructions from superiors.
• Language: Ability to read correspondence, prepare simple reports, and prepare instructional materials in standard English.
• Intelligence: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret varied instructions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Ability to record and deliver information and follow written and oral instructions.
• Numerical Aptitude: Ability to use basic arithmetic, formulas, decimals, and percentages.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Ability to inspect items for proper dimensions.
• Motor Coordination: Ability to perform tasks requiring hand‑eye coordination with office equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: Capacity to handle office machines with minimal eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Ability to differentiate colors and shades.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Ability to work under stress and handle stressed individuals.
• Physical Communication: Ability to communicate verbally and listen; use telephone.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of after‑school care director responsibilities and classroom routines.
• Knowledge of student handbook rules and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of organization and administration principles; basic curriculum understanding.
• Continuous monitoring of student safety and well‑being, especially during inclusive activities.
• Motivational skills to encourage students.
• Maintenance of a clean, orderly environment and performance of clerical duties.
• Management of basic files and records.
• Comprehension and execution of oral and written instructions.
• Establishment of effective working relationships necessary for assignments.