After-School Care Worker

Association of Charter School Education Services•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Afterschool Care Provider Non-exempt, part-time (15 hours per week) Hours: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Mon-Friday Position Purpose - To provide direct supervision of grade-school students after school dismissal in a safe, orderly environment, providing assistance with homework, and supervision of age-appropriate recreational activities.

Requirements

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students, especially those with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of college level coursework.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with sschool-age children desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Uses strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Uses record-keeping procedures to document student attendance and behavior.
Uses approved behavioral management strategies to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly environment, and ensure students are on task.
Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the playground, gymnasium, bus stop, cafeteria, hallways, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
Constructs, copies and distributes educational and recreational materials, as needed.
Contacts parents, as needed to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Supports and models the school's core values of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Empathy.
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of afterschool activities to maximize inclusion and learning.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Assists front office staff or building administration, as needed.
Performs any other related duties as assigned.