Before and After School Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Before and After School Assistant

Location : Clermont County Area

Schedule : The Before and After School schedule is Monday - Friday. The schedule could include both a.m.(6 : 30-8 : 30am / 9 : 30) and p.

m.(2 : 30 / 3 : 30-6 : 00) shifts for a total of 25 hours a week.

Degree Required : High School or GED

Degree Preferred : A.A. in Education or related degree

Position Description : You would be responsible for the daily operations of the before and after school programs located in the West Clermont school district.

This includes activities and lesson planning, implementing curriculum and supervision of school age children.

SUMMARY

The Program Assistant supervises an assigned group of children and provides the necessary physical and emotional care and carries out developmental activities including lesson plans.

The Program Assistant assists in developing goals for the children, plan activities, and support children’s learning and engagement.

Responsible for communication with parents and recruiting students to the program.

EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE

• Adhere to agency policies and procedures including state and federal regulations.
• Act as a role model within and outside the agency.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.
• Adjust to changed work times based on program needs which may include flexible work times as well as occasional evening hours.
• Able to work with diverse families and children including children with special needs.
• Possess the interpersonal skills needed to work as a team member (communicate thoughts clearly, accept assigned duties, use effective problem-solving skills).
• Meet all training requirements for position including any additional training required by Supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all areas when working with clients, staff, management, community members and records.
• Observe mandated reporter status at all times, reporting any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to Children’s Protective Services immediately.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Set-up and maintain the learning environment. Establish a consistent structure for each day through daily events, daily schedule and weekly lesson planning.

Promote learning in literacy, math, science, social studies, arts, and technology.

Provide a safe developmentally appropriate environment that promotes learning in all areas of development using a hands on approach.

Create a classroom community by promoting positive relationships, classroom rules, and problem-solving.

Act is Administrator Designee and assume responsibilities of Site Administrator when Site Administrator is not present on site.

Ensure classroom environment, equipment and outdoor playgrounds are safely maintained in conjunction with state guidelines.

Complete and submit all required reports, including attendance, and documentation correctly and in a timely manner.

Promote parent engagement and provide opportunities for parents to participate in at least one family event per year.

Participate in recruitment of families and help maintain full enrollment and attendance.

Work with community and parent volunteers.

Other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff is responsible for the supervision of children in our program when working directly with children in a classroom setting.

Staff included as part of the ratio or who are working one-on-one with a child assumes primary responsibility for the supervision of children.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be free and clear of all child abuse and neglect charges and have a satisfactory criminal record check in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable transportation, and meet insurance coverage criteria.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Minimum High School Diploma or GED (at least 18 years of age). Associate Degree in Education preferred. Other degree with relevant experience working with school age population considered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically and mentally able to fulfill job duties. Able to pass employment physical demonstrating ability to stoop, crawl, kneel, bend and to lift, carry and hold child of 40 to 50 pounds.

Ability to maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times.

Child Focus Offers :

Great Work Life Balance ! Employees are supported with flexible work schedules.

Growth and Advancement Opportunities . Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.

Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults. Employees are highly engaged .

Free continuing education and clinical supervision for licensed employees . Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.

Competitive Salaries and Bonus Opportunities ! Employees receive sign on and referral bonuses and are eligible for mid-year and annual performance bonuses.

Join our Team!