After School Activity Leader - Ext Care
About The Position
Under the direction of an assigned Site Supervisor, Extended Care Program assist in the daily activities of school-aged children in an assigned before and/or after-school extended day program; assist in planning and implementing activities; monitor and supervise children in classroom and outdoor activities. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Provide a safe, caring, positive and engaging learning environment for students in an assigned before and/or after-school extended care program; prepare materials and supplies for daily activities; monitor attendance Collaborate with the site supervisor to develop appropriate indoor and outdoor learning and recreational activities for children Lead and supervise students in various classroom activities including games, arts and crafts, projects and related activities; supervise students in outdoor activities; create schedule of activities Serve as a role model and develop positive social behaviors of children; reinforce positive behaviors Receive and greet students, parents, and staff and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel Work with faculty and staff to provide a positive and supportive team atmosphere and learning environment Communicate with parents regarding progress of students Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment Assist children with homework assignments; explain questions and enhance student understanding of their learning Provide routine first aid according to established procedures Comply with mandated reporting guidelines Maintain sign-in/out sheets accurately at all times Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, duplicating, recording attendance and maintaining assigned records; prepare bulletin boards Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer and audio-visual equipment; answer telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel Assist in the preparation of snacks for children; assist in moving playground equipment as assigned Other Duties: Perform related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Knowledge of: Basic school age child development principles, theories and practices
- Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities
- School policies, rules and regulations
- Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct
- Routine filing and record keeping procedures
- Basic subjects taught in local schools, including mathematics
- Oral and written communication skills
- Policies and procedures of assigned program and activities
- Operation of a computer and assigned software
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Health and safety regulations
- First aid and CPR procedures
- Mandated reporting requirements
- Ability to: Assist in the overall activities of school-age children in an assigned after-school program
- Assist in planning and implementing activities
- Supervise children in classroom and outdoor activities
- Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Plan and create classroom and playground activities
- Operate a variety of classroom and playground equipment
- Operate a computer and assigned software
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Oversee and maintain a safe environment according to approved policies and procedures
- Administer first aid and CPR
- Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate, or ability to obtain
Nice To Haves
- Equivalent to high school graduation preferred, six units in Early Childhood Education preferred.
- A minimum of six months of experience working with school-age children preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, caring, positive and engaging learning environment for students
- Prepare materials and supplies for daily activities
- Monitor attendance
- Collaborate with the site supervisor to develop appropriate indoor and outdoor learning and recreational activities for children
- Lead and supervise students in various classroom activities including games, arts and crafts, projects and related activities
- Supervise students in outdoor activities
- Create schedule of activities
- Serve as a role model and develop positive social behaviors of children
- Reinforce positive behaviors
- Receive and greet students, parents, and staff and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel
- Work with faculty and staff to provide a positive and supportive team atmosphere and learning environment
- Communicate with parents regarding progress of students
- Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures
- Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment
- Assist children with homework assignments
- Explain questions and enhance student understanding of their learning
- Provide routine first aid according to established procedures
- Comply with mandated reporting guidelines
- Maintain sign-in/out sheets accurately at all times
- Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, duplicating, recording attendance and maintaining assigned records
- Prepare bulletin boards
- Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer and audio-visual equipment
- Answer telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel
- Assist in the preparation of snacks for children
- Assist in moving playground equipment as assigned
- Perform related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
