After School Care Worker

JOB SUMMARY

The After School Care Worker is responsible for supervising students in the after school care program.


This position is required to convey the Church's message and to assist in carrying out the Church's mission. This position is required to uphold the standards of the Catholic Church in his/her day-to day work and personal life. All employees are expected to be persons of integrity and must conduct themselves in an honest and open way, free from deception or corruption and in a manner consistent with the discipline and teachings of the Catholic Church. Employees are expected to


follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all, including the standards and policies set forth in the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct, Archdiocesan Policies and Guidelines, Parent/Student Handbook and Employee Handbook.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and ability to use English
• Ability to communicate effectively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability and willingness to work with children of all ages
• Self-motivation and self-direction
• Ability to demonstrate positive attitude, team cooperation, and positive work performance for the purpose of maintaining the instructional process and well-being of the school
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate with staff, students, parents, and community in a professional manner concerning the after school care program
• Previous experience in a school
• Experience working with students and
• Ability to meet and interact with public and employees with tact, courtesy and
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in the interrelation and application of standard practices and pro
• Ability to work independently

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Follows the school's discipline policy for students
• Maintains an orderly and safe work environment free of hazards
• Acts in a professional manner in demeanor and work habits
• Supervises after school care students in a variety of settings (i.e., classroom, playground, library, etc.).
• Maintains a variety of activities for students
• Cleans and secures the area before leaving
• Ensures only authorized people pick-up students
• Provides a safe environment, which allows students to study or complete homework assignments.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments
• Manages student behavior in a constructive manner when needed keeping with the discipline policies of the school and classroom.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and DEMANDS

Not limited to the following:

• Physical ability to perform the above listed essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Walking/ climbing stair
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a classroom environment and duties may be performed outside in inclement weather conditions.

TRAVEL

None

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign job duties as required. This job description is not to be construed as a guaranteed contract of employment for a definite period of time.