After School Care Attendant

City of North Port•North Port, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in providing a safe, structured, and engaging environment for school-age children in the City’s After Care program. Support daily program operations by supervising participants, assisting with activities, managing snacks, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures. Work is performed under the Recreation Manager or designated program lead. Regular schedule is between 2:30 and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays; may work additional hours for training, preparation, or other program needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.
Ability to supervise children in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and administer First Aid/CPR/AED.
Ability to maintain accurate records and follow policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work assigned weekday afternoon/evening schedule.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with children, parents, guardians, coworkers and the public.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
Possession of or ability to obtain Adult, Child and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or another City-approved provider within the required timeframe.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience working with children in a recreation, child care, education, camp, youth development or related setting is preferred.
Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Education, Recreation, Human Services or a related field is preferred.
A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.

Responsibilities

Assists with the daily operation, preparation, set-up, and closing of the After Care program and assigned facility areas.
Supervises children and maintains a safe, caring, and positive, environment while adhering to required staff-to-child ratios and program procedures.
Assists with participant check-in, attendance, authorized dismissal, transitions, and daily routines.
Leads and supports age-appropriate recreational, educational, enrichment, homework, craft, game, and other program activities.
Promotes positive behavior, social development, cooperation, respect, and responsibility using established behavior management practices.
Prepares and distributes snacks and provides basic assistance to participants while following applicable health, safety, sanitation, allergy, and personal-care procedures.
Responds appropriately to injuries, illness, emergencies, behavioral concerns, and safety issues; administers First Aid/CPR/AED within the scope of certification and reports incidents as required.
Maintains clean, organized, and safe program areas; monitors equipment, supplies, and inventory and reports deficiencies or maintenance needs.
Communicates effectively with participants, families, coworkers, and the public; maintains confidentiality and provides quality customer service.
Participates in required meetings, training, professional development, marketing, outreach, and other related duties as assigned.