TIDEWATCH Before/After School Care

DESCRIPTION

The TIDEWATCH Program Assistants supervise and direct students, providing

homework assistance, fun learning activities that are curriculum driven and enrichment

activities such as sports, games, arts, music, crafts, drama and dance for students in the

TIDEWATCH Program.

TIDEWATCH Assistants will be sensitive and mature, provide leadership and stability to

the program and staff. Serve as a good role model to the students. Maintain student

confidentiality. Communicate effectively through spoken and written word.

DUTIES

• Prepare and gather materials and supplies prior to programs daily.

• Tutor students and provide homework assistance.

• Assist and supervise children during all classroom and playground activities.

• Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant. Actively engage

with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of

each child and the group.

• Be able to work independently while maintaining the teamwork needed to allow

the consistency of program content and integrity.

• Assist children with meal/snack time and clean-up.

• Be responsible for the safety of the children enrolled.

• Clean-up site when children depart. Inspect and return supplies to the

appropriate place. Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures.

• Ensure that site appearance, cleanliness and safe environment are appropriately

maintained.

• Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant. Actively engage

with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of

each child and the group.

• Be able to work independently while maintaining the teamwork needed to allow

the consistency of program content and integrity.

• Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, and school staff.• Effectively manage the assigned group. Report observations and incidents (e.g.

discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to the TIDEWATCH

Director.

• Complete all other relevant programmatic duties assigned by TIDEWATCH

Director.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being

performed. Individual assignments vary depending upon student needs and school

goals. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications Desired

Current CPR and First Aid Certification - TIDEWATCH Program will pay for (1)

certification, bi-annually, if you are not certified.

Education

High School Diploma Required

TIDEWATCH Vision:

Riverview Charter School's TIDEWATCH Program is unique in that it includes T ime for

I nvestigation, D iscovery and E nrichment opportunities W hile participating in

programs after T raditional C lassroom H ours.

Program Mission:

Provide onsite after school care that combines learning opportunities in support of

Riverview's mission, with meaningful programs that engage students and build a strong

sense of community.