Before/After Care Staff

Before/After Care Staff

Purpose and Scope

Under the general supervision of the Care Director, the staff member will assist in the supervision of students in an aftercare setting. The staff member is responsible for providing a well-organized, smoothly functional environment in which students can take full advantage of the aftercare program and available resource materials.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervising and care of students
• Establishing care-giving routines
• Maintaining a safe physical environment
• Supervising of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and outdoor play
• Assisting in set up, clean up, and materials preparation
• Assisting in arrangement, maintenance, cleanliness and security of the classroom (including toys and equipment)
• Supervising children at all snacks:
• Setting up food during snacks
• Maintaining a clean environment.
• Establishing good rapport with children
• Working with individuals and groups of students
• Utilizing respectful individual and responsive care-giving practices with students
• Engaging children in meaningful learning activities and experiences
• Assisting with the implementation of health, emergency procedures and first aid
• Immediately report witnessed accidents to supervisor: Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of accident and action taken
• Willing to become more knowledgeable of effective and appropriate care-giving practices utilized in early childhood care
• Communicating appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to Care Director
• Managing confidential information about students, staff, and school affairs in a professional and ethical manner
• Establishing  and maintains cooperative, supportive and effective relationships with all school and parish personnel
• Must be punctual and on time for work
• ]Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible and carries out duties

Knowledge and Skills to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Assists with indoor and outdoor recreational activities
• Effectively communicates with students, parents and staff
• Effectively supervises and cares for students in their play and routines
• Meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must participate in Safe Environment Training
• Must sign Witness Statement
• Must complete drug screening
• Must complete fingerprinting and CANTS check

Hourly Rate: Starting at $15 per hour