Aftercare Assistant

St Charles Borromeo Catholic School • Fairview Shores, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The SCBCS aftercare assistant provides quality supervision for students participating in the program. Potential candidates should enjoy working with children, spending time outdoors, on crafts, monitoring homework time, and interacting with students in 1st through 8th grades. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees: Authenticity, Respect, Courage, and Commitment. The role involves providing after-school supervision, checking students in and out, observing and participating in children's play activities, providing supervised playtime outside, fostering student development, redirecting inappropriate behaviors, and communicating with supervisors and parents.

Requirements

• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, positive and upbeat so as to provide a nurturing atmosphere for all students.
• Ability to be flexible to work with students from ages 5-14.
• The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar.
• Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (25 pounds).

Nice To Haves

• previous experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides after-school supervision for students.
• Checks students in and signs them out to approved adults.
• Observes, monitors, and participate in children’s play activities whether small group or whole group.
• Provides supervised playtime outside (weather permitting) to provide a safe and positive environment.
• Fosters and supports the student’s spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Efficiently redirects inappropriate student behaviors and implements the program discipline system to effectively monitor and guide proper student behavior.
• Communicates with the supervisor as well as parents regarding any problems that may arise during after-school care hours.
• Reports any problems to the supervisor and/or principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED