After School Care /Child Care Substititue (18+ years old)

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is hiring for After School Teaching Assistant/Child Care Substitutes! Substituting offers a flexible work schedule, a great work environment, and competitive pay. Apply today to share your abilities and skills in a wonderful faith-based culture! Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrity and create an environment of trust. Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system. Our elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service. Apply today to be considered for this position.

Requirements

Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines
Mobility required
Will be required to set up and take down tables and to participate in activities with children
High energy, flexible, and adaptable
May be exposed to infectious disease, blood and body fluids
Must be familiar with and able to operate all equipment utilized in a childcare center

Nice To Haves

Previous child care experience preferred
Strong interpersonal skills beneficial

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the leader with planning and implementation of activities that promote cognitive, social/emotional, language, physical, and self-help growth in a positive environment
Provide and maintain a safe environment for children.
Understand and apply child development to situations
Use a positive and preventative approach to discipline: redirection, setting positive limits, clearly stating expectations, encouragement and praise.
Provide choices, allow children to problem solve, etc.
Reserve the use of “time out” for when children need to regain control instead of a punishment
Effectively model ways of handling anger and frustration through reinforced positive behavior
Supervise and interact during activities
Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times
Maintain effective communication with parents
Maintain good rapport and promote teamwork with all the staff
Sanitize toys on a regular basis