BeforeAfter School Child Care Aide

Functions:
Under the direction of the Child Care Coordinator the Aide is responsible for helping out with activities games crafts and homework for participants in the program. The Before/After School Aide Staff must provide the participants with a leadership role and be a positive role model to them. The Aide is responsible for helping plan organize and lead daily activities.

Qualifications:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Possess basic knowledge and understanding of school aged children.
Be a self-starter and able to perform a task with little supervision.
Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Possess the ability to follow written and oral directions.
Must be in good physical condition.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide participants with t he appropriate leadership during the program.
Develop and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for participants.
Maintain open communication between staff and school personnel.
Prepare activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the children.
Communicate with the parents through daily drop-off and pick-up.
Maintain a safe environment for participants.
Attend staff meetings.
Maintain a positive attitude toward co-workers parents children and the school.
Report any problems which arise with participants other employees or the school to the Child Care Coordinator
Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the program.
Keep the room neat and orderly.
Follow and enforce all safety policies.
Assist with participant check-in/out.
Utilize the tablet as required.
Other duties as assigned.
The position of Before/After School Aide i s a seasonal position and is paid semimonthly (the 15th and the last day of the month) at an agreed salary. The position is classified as a non-exempt hourly employee status averaging about 10 - 20 hours a week.