Nursery Care Attendant

Afterschool Care Program Attendant

This position is for our afterschool care program, the hours vary between 3 to 6 hours per day.

Under supervision of the Child Care or Preschool Site Supervisor, provide a safe and caring environment for children by providing structured supervision, supporting, planning, and conducting a variety of enrichment opportunities through play, craft, and physical activities and special projects; support social and emotional well-being of children. The Program Attendant serves the District's preschool, elementary, and middle school children.

Perform a variety of tasks related to operation of the program, including opening program classrooms, setting up centers, preparing materials, attendance reporting, and clean-up activities

Supervise children on field trips

Provide appropriate social/emotional support to all children

Provide children with activity and/or homework support

Assist children of varying ages and developmental needs

Review activity plans, set up, and arrange equipment for game, craft, special project, and team sport activities

Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly environment by performing a variety of cleaning and housekeeping functions and equipment/grounds safety checks

Prepare, distribute, and assist children with simple meals and snacks

Receive, organize, and maintain various program supplies, equipment, and materials

Provide routine first aid and contact police, fire, and emergency medical services as required

Guide children with self-care, hygiene, and toileting needs/accidents. Preschool Only: Diapering (non-potty-trained preschool children)

Participate in Professional Development opportunities offered by department, school site, and District that are held during employee's work hours and work year

Skill to: Communicate effectively in oral and written form with children, parents, and staff

Operate basic computer, program software, and other electronic devices

Basic concepts of child growth, development, and behavior management strategies and techniques

Recreation games, crafts, and team sports activities

Equipment, materials, and supplies used in childcare program activities

Equity, access, and inclusion practices as it relates to program participants

Work cooperatively with adults and children

Promotes team building and a positive work environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility

Suggest procedural improvements to Child Care/Preschool Site Supervisor

Maintain a high level of professionalism and safeguard confidential student and staff information

Experience and Education Requirement: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills may qualify. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with various age groups of children in an educational setting is preferred. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field is preferred. Engage in moderate physical activity, working in both indoor and outdoor environments throughout day

Stand and walk for extended periods (greater than one hour) while supervising children and facilitating physical activities, including running/jogging, to ensure safety during play

Sit on floor and participate in classroom activities

Ability to grasp, reach, push, and pull classroom and outdoor equipment, aids, and supplies

Lift, carry, and transport program supplies and materials

Demonstrate sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate tools, laptop/desktop computer, multimedia tools, and other program/office equipment

Actively participate in playful playground activities with children

Utilize sufficient hearing and speaking abilities to professionally project voice and communicate effectively with staff and students in both group and one-on-one settings

Maintain visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens, observe and monitor children and environment for safety

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisor or by law.

Application and Selection Process: An employment application and job description can be obtained either ONLINE at or at the District Office. If you need assistance, please call Daniel Palma, Human Resources Specialist at View phone number on click.appcast.io, ext. Permanent employees, who work in this classification and are interested in one of the current openings, may submit a Request to Transfer Form with the Division of Human Resources. Human Resources must receive the transfer request prior to the application deadline.

When completing the work experience information on the application, please refer to the job requirements and qualifications, listed on the job description (a complete job description can be found on the website: or at the District Office.). Describe in detail the job duties and responsibilities from ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE which will QUALIFY you for this position.

It will be used to fill current substitute and future permanent openings.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to review this classification's job description, which is available online at or at the District Office.