The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics athletics the arts and various activities. Situated in central Iowa just 6 miles from Des Moines Ankeny CSD caters to over 12800 students from preschool through 12th grade making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a highquality educational environment.

JDE Locator: 8.04

Before & After School Program Teacher

Purpose Statement

The role of Before & After School Program Program Teacher is to engage with students and assist the teacher in providing fun handson activities to ensure a quality safe experience.

Job Title: Before & After School Program Teacher

Hourly Rate: $16.00 $18.00/hour based on qualifications and experience

Benefit Summary: E

Reports To: Manager of Before & After School Programs and/or Before & After School Program Site Leader/Assistant Site Leader(s)

Wage/Hour Status: NonExempt

B/ASP Tuition:May have opportunity to receive reduced and/or free B/ASP tuition for child(ren) per guidelines minimum work hours apply.

Job Details

• Attend Required Professional Development: Staff Orientation and Training as scheduled
• Attend additional youth development and other professional development as required
• Attend site team meetings as scheduled potentially outside of regular program hours

Employment Dates: August June

• Hours: Monday Friday 6:15 7:45 a.m.
• Hours: Monday Friday 2:45 6:00 p.m.
• NoSchool Day Camps 6:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. as enrollment requires
• Extended Break Camp (winter spring) 6:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. as enrollment requires
• Inclement Weather Program Days per Handbook inclement weather hours

Position hours vary and are parttime. Total weekly hours will not exceed 29.75; exact hours are per individual employment agreement. Positions are scheduled in sessions (approximate 9week increments). Length of contract: one session with the opportunity to extend the position for additional sessions throughout the program year pending satisfactory performance evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to maintain positive discipline and motivate students while having fun
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with students
• Team player with exceptional human relations skills
• Ability to read and implement lesson plans
• Ability to take direction and perform advanced tasks with little supervision
• Exemplary organizational skills
• Ability to carry through multiple tasks in a fastpacedenvironment
• Ability to be flexible with a willingness to learn
• Ability to implement program procedures
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified teacher or degreed professional or minimum two years college experience
• Minimum 2 years classroom/relevant experience working with schoolage youth

Essential Functions

• Administer quality Before & After School Program while adhering to District policy program procedures and Iowa Department of Human Services minimum standards.
• Firm understanding of District and program policy and procedures and Iowa Department of Human Services minimum standards to maintain student safety and security and to respond appropriately to parent inquiries/concerns.
• Communicate program expectations and procedures clearly effectively and in a positive manner to students.
• Compile and maintain accurate student attendance database and communication logs.
• Successfully implement positive student behavior management techniques.
• Successfully implement highquality handson engaging and ageappropriate academicenrichment and recreational curriculum/programs.
• Actively participate and engage in activities with students; not just supervise or observe.
• Prepare highquality handson engaging and ageappropriate curriculum when necessary.
• Ability to adapt instructional activities to assist and meet the needs of the students.
• Present a positive image of the program while providing exemplary customer care and following program procedures to safely dismiss students from the program.
• Establish a positive supportive and working relationship with the site leader(s) and site staff team.
• Develop and maintain an effective level of communication with appropriate personnel including program staff district administrators and program manager. Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.
• Demonstrate responsible control over assigned program resources. Ensure materials and supplies are available.
• Attend work regularly routinely and on time. Find approved substitutes for absences when necessary.
• Monitor Before & After School Program facility maintenance and cleanliness.
• Maintain a continuing program of personal professional development including active participation in required trainings and meetings to improve program quality and ensure compliance with Iowa Department of Human Services minimum standards. Actively implement program initiatives and new learning as required.
• Have or be able to obtain current adult and child CPR and First Aid Certification with AED training within designated timeline.
• Assist with special event programming field trips and guest speakers.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required on a limited basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or Site Leader(s).

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing reaching driving standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a department large work unit and/or across several small work units; directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Supervision

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
May be assigned the management coordination and evaluation of classified employees assigned to the school.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the Before & After School Manager.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy. These employees are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: Justin Mohr Date: July 1st 2023

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.