After School Care Specialist (69247)
About The Position
Provide a safe and healthy afterschool environment for children in Pre-K-6th grades. Responsible for following all program standards for position to meet agency and regulatory standards. Plan and provide afterschool participants with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that meet a broad range of skills and interests. Complete and implement lesson plan sheets weekly. Establish positive interpersonal relationships among all individuals in the program. Provide constant supervision of all children at all times. Use approved discipline techniques when dealing with a child's inappropriate behavior. Consider each child in relation to cultural and socioeconomic background, treating each child with dignity and respect. Assist with food and meal service distribution. Display sound judgment in all situations; Exhibit self-control. Share upkeep of facilities used by the agency; Observe scheduled work hours by being punctual and prepared. Maintain confidentiality of parent, children and staff information. Function as a cooperative member of the team; Attend staff meetings and agency training when available. Recognize, document and take appropriate action of suspected child abuse and neglect, illness or accident.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a valid driver's license or state issued ID
- GED or High School Diploma required
- Ability to perform all job requirements satisfactorily
- Ability to meet the Education/Experience, Personal Skills/Characteristics, Reasoning Ability, Physical Conditions, Work Environment and Environmental Conditions listed
- Ability to read and understand English language
- Ability to assist with elementary-school age homework
- Ability to observe children during activities
- Ability to respond to children’s needs
- Ability to assist in evacuation of the building during emergencies
- High energy level
- Resourceful and well organized
- Strong commitment for doing what is right for young children
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing and orally
- Must be able to fulfill TXDHHS requirements as necessary
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual and Spanish speaking candidates highly considered
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe and healthy afterschool environment for children in Pre-K-6th grades
- Follow all program standards to meet agency and regulatory standards
- Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for afterschool participants
- Complete and implement lesson plan sheets weekly
- Establish positive interpersonal relationships among all individuals in the program
- Provide constant supervision of all children at all times
- Use approved discipline techniques when dealing with a child's inappropriate behavior
- Consider each child's cultural and socioeconomic background, treating each child with dignity and respect
- Assist with food and meal service distribution
- Display sound judgment and exhibit self-control
- Share upkeep of facilities used by the agency
- Observe scheduled work hours by being punctual and prepared
- Maintain confidentiality of parent, children and staff information
- Function as a cooperative member of the team
- Attend staff meetings and agency training when available
- Recognize, document and take appropriate action of suspected child abuse and neglect, illness or accident
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
