After School Assistant

After School Assistant

3 hours daily (2:30-5:30 pm)

10 months/ Student days only

Must be willing and eligible to obtain a bus driver's license and sub as needed on the bus

POSITION PURPOSE:

The After School assistant assists the After School Director with program curriculum planning, supervises and directly interacts with children engaged in physical activities, prepares materials required to implement the planned daily activities and ensures that children are able to participate in group activities in a safe and supervised manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Sufficient knowledge of processes for addressing behavioral issues and reporting them to proper personnel
• Demonstrated ability to work well with children, staff, parents and community
• Understanding of school age needs and expectations
• Ability to engage children effectively in pre-planned activities and programs

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must obtain certification in First Aid/CPR
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with program activity planning
2. Assist with planning and conducting daily activities for the children in the Program that contribute to the care, growth, and development of the children who attend the Program
3. Assist with preparing materials required to implement the daily activity plans
4. Manage the distribution and collection of games and materials used in activities
5. Assist the After School Director with facilitating curriculum activities or areas to provide positive learning experiences for the children
6. Supervise physical activities
7. Participate with children in group games
8. Enforce safety rules
9. Intervene when children are likely to injure themselves or each other
10. Remain with the children at all times
11. Assist the After School Director with the preparation and maintenance of Program materials
12. Communicate with the Site-Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator regarding difficult individual child behavior
13. Assist children with self-care activities
14. Assist with afternoon snack service
15. Maintain a physical presence in the child care spaces with the children at all times during program hours, except in the case of emergency
16. Follow school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program, which includes but is not limited to: hand washing, sanitary measures, playground safety rules, and rules regarding the use of supplies and equipment
17. Remain current in knowledge of the emergency file and emergency procedures
18. Remain current with the tornado, earthquake, lockdown and fire procedures for the school
19. Assist with serving of snack and perform minor clean-up
20. Interact positively with all parents and refers questions and concerns to the After School Director as appropriate
21. Perform other duties as assigned by the After School Director

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Work is considered light to moderate physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Work involves bending, lifting, pulling, stretching, crawling, running, and jumping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, in various types of weather, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by: Employee's Signature - Date

Approval by: Supervisor's Signature - Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee's work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.