AFTER SCHOOL CARE ASSISTANT

After-School Program Assistant

The After-School Program Assistant Program enriches the students spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The After-School Program Assistant will maintain a safe and educational learning environment for young children by successfully implementing the program curriculum and daily program activities. Daily expectations include leading children in table activities, supervising snack and outdoor play, assisting children with day-to-day needs, maintaining a clean environment, and leading group activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hours: 2:50 pm - 6:00 pm (M, T, W, F) Thurs: 1:50 pm - 6:00 pm
• Work with the school principal to implement engaging, developmentally appropriate educational enrichment curriculum and programming which expands and supports student learning experiences beyond the classroom.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships through effective and timely communication with the school principal, other program personnel, and other building staff members, such as custodians, teachers, and food service personnel. Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
• Assist the principal in addressing the ongoing needs of the students and parents.
• Implement program procedures effectively to ensure the safe being of all participants.
• Observe, monitor, and participate in children's play activities.
• Promote a safe and healthy environment based on safety standards set within the program.
• Efficiently redirect inappropriate student behaviors and implement the program discipline system to effectively monitor and guide proper student behavior.
• Support the emotional and social development of children.
• Report any concerns and questions regarding the program (students, parents, equipment needs, supplies, other staff, volunteers, etc.) to the principal.
• Maintain accurate and organized records such as attendance records, snack records, incident reports, and all other paperwork as instructed by the program director to ensure program compliance and quality operations.
• Help prepare snacks for the children and clean-up the kitchen and snack area.
• Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the room and equipment before, during, and after the program. This includes washing tables, chairs, and toys, putting up chairs, and locking the building at the end of the day.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Enjoy being with students and foster their spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development through the duties outlined above.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Degree or Equivalent.
2. A high sense of professionalism.
3. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.