After School Care Specialist (69247)

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide a safe and healthy afterschool environment for children in Pre-K-6th gradesResponsible for following all program standards for position to meet agency and regulatory standardsPlan and provide afterschool participants with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that meet a broad range of skills and interestsComplete and implement lesson plan sheets weeklyEstablish positive interpersonal relationships among all individuals in the programProvide constant supervision of all children at all times.Use approved discipline techniques when dealing with a child's inappropriate behaviorConsider each child in relation to cultural and socioeconomic background, treating each child with dignity and respectAssist with food and meal service distributionDisplay sound judgment in all situations; Exhibit self-controlShare upkeep of facilities used by the agency; Observe scheduled work hours by being punctual and preparedMaintain confidentiality of parent, children and staff informationFunction as a cooperative member of the team; Attend staff meetings and agency training when availableRecognize, document and take appropriate action of suspected child abuse and neglect, illness or accidentSOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:Self-Awareness: Ability to fully understand the impact emotions have on performance, assessment of strengths and weaknesses, relationships, and others. Demonstrates self-confidence, initiative, motivation, optimism and flexibility.Self-Management: Ability to manage behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in a conscious and productive way. Models the ability to implement self-control in assessing frustrations and failures and models resilience and courage. Understands personal responsibility in different aspects of life and work, and what is needed to fulfill that responsibility.Social Awareness: Ability to understand and learn about the diverse perspective of others. Includes listening, honoring others views, assessing impact of words, and the desire to serve others in effort to meet their needs appropriately and professionally.Relationship Skills: Ability to build relationships which model caring, concern and healthy conflict. Demonstrates positive methods of collaboration and conflict resolution. Ability to positively lead and inspire others and integrate such models personally. Demonstrates ability to support positive work culture, which encourages results from others.Responsible Decision Making: Ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms; the realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions; and a consideration of the well-being of oneself and others.PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:Requires daily standing, sitting, bending and stooping (sitting will be limited to about 5% of your day)Requires normal range of hearing and visionRequires the ability to lift 40 poundsWORK ENVIRONMENT:Ability to work within a public school settingENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Noise level in the work environment is usually moderateNo or very limited exposure to physical riskExposure to childhood diseasesThis position description does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbent may be asked to perform other functions and duties. Incumbent will be evaluated in part based upon performance of the responsibilities in this job description.QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to perform all job requirements satisfactorily and meet the Education/Experience, Personal Skills/Characteristics, Reasoning Ability, Physical Conditions, Work Environment and Environmental Conditions listed belowReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the positionAbility to read and understand English language, assist with elementary-school age homework, observe children during activities, respond to children’s needs, and assist in evacuation of the building during emergenciesHigh energy levelResourceful and well organizedStrong commitment for doing what is right for young childrenStrong customer service skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing and orallyReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the positionEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license or state issued ID.GED or High School Diploma required.Bilingual and Spanish speaking candidates highly considered.Must be able to fulfill TXDHHS requirements as necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clayton Youth Enrichment