Adventure Club Aide - Part-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

Adventure Club Aide PartTime

Department

Adult & Community Education

Reports To

Campus Adventure Club Supervisor or Adventure Club Liaison

Compensation

CIS 303

Days

185 Standard Hours: 2:30pm 6:15pm

Revised: 03/21/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the AC Supervisor in the preparation and management of instructional clerical and program support for implementing an educationally enriched afterschool program appropriate for children ages 412.

*This position will not exceed 19.75 hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred to be completed within the 90 days of hire
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work well with children ages 412
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and deescalate situations
• Knowledge of general office equipment procedures and machinery
• Proficient in basic computer skills computer literacy programs Internet Microsoft Office applications typing keyboarding word processing and file maintenance skills
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills with students staff and community members
• Ability to file books following district cataloging system
• Health and physical qualifications appropriate for the demands of the position

Experience:

• Minimum of six 6 months of experience in a position including contact with school age children preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

• Perform tasks under the general supervision of the Adventure Club Supervisor or District Coordinator
• Work cooperatively with the staff in preparing the meeting room/location (cafeteria gym playground classroom etc.; prepare activities and instructional materials for students
• Greet students and parents; check and maintain accurate student attendance
• Assist in taking payments writing receipts and maintain accurate student records
• Assist in managing student behavior and activities to facilitate a positive and safe environment
• Follow District Guidelines in maintaining confidentiality regarding student information discipline and classroom management
• Maintain the Login/Logout rosters and submit weekly to Campus Principal
• Facilitates the classroom routines with fellow staff
• Facilitate homework reading and study skills for students
• Sanitize the environment daily or as often as needed; assist in maintaining a healthy and safe classroom activity area and playground
• Document and report on students performance and behavior; discuss behavior with parents
• Supervise staff and students in a variety of settings including but not limited to playground nap/quite time library arts and crafts lunch time and/or snack time activities
• Maintain an accurate count of student snack inventory and report amounts to AC Supervisor; complete required forms for Federal Snack program and submit in a timely manner (daily to school cafeteria manager & weekly to campus Principal)
• Follow established policies and execute plans of action in case of emergencies; establish a safety zone with school principal practices Emergency Operation Drills monthly
• Assist teachers and students in use of computers printers and instructional software
• Assist students staff and parents with a variety of technology (i.e. Chromebooks laptops desktops iPads Kindle Fire Tablets pointers wireless mice document cameras USB ports etc.
• Attend required inservice training sessions as well as individual training as determined by the AC Supervisor or District Coordinator
• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials for the classroom
• Provide a safe and conductive atmosphere for the educational program
• Assist the AC Supervisor in routine clerical tasks and participate in selecting planning organizing and evaluating the instructional program
• Keep instructional staff informed of concerns or special needs of individual students
• Complete tasks in a timely manner
• Perform other duties based on program needs assigned by campus supervisor
• Participate in selecting organizing and evaluating program elements
• Work with individual students to complete instructional program needs
• Help with record keeping health routines lunchroom and playground activities
• Attend to the physical needs of students when necessary and assist in the training of selfhelp skills
• Accompany classes on field trips and assist with loading/unloading of school buses
• Report immediately all accidents involving students and/or staff to appropriate officials
• Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
• Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
• Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs emails and other resources
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
• Complete a time sheet and forward to the District Coordinator in a timely manner
• Can be moved to another district campus as determined due to enrollment
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision and evaluation of district personnel is not a requirement of the position; however the supervision of students is required.

Equipment Used:

• Office equipment personal computer printer calculator multiline telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position.
• Playground Equipment

Mental Demands:

• Ability to read concentrate communicate effectively (verbally and written) interpret reason understand verbal instructions memorize coordinate compile compute analyze and differentiate
• Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Sitting standing walking climbing stairs and/or ramps balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speaking clearly visual acuity distinguishing colors driving traveling
• Occasional: Lifting heavy 45 pounds or more

Environmental Factors:

• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination and vibration
• Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc.
• Work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces
• Work alone work prolonged or irregular hours

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.