All-4-One Program Staff (AM)

Springfield School District•Springfield, VT

About The Position

The Afterschool Program Staff works in a before/afterschool/summer child care program. The Afterschool Program Staff will be responsible in supervision and instruction of children (kindergarten-grade 6) in various recreational activities. The Afterschool Program Staff will also be responsible for supervising any Afterschool Aides and Volunteers that are working or volunteering in their classroom. Essential Functions: Perform routine functions to support daily operations including, daily attendance, instructional support, copying of materials for clubs or groups, greeting families and children daily, engaging in daily activities and supporting student needs Supervise Afterschool Aides/Volunteers in the classroom Provide safe, caring, engaged environment and be able to remain in close proximity to students at all times. Provide daily assistance on various field trips; walking or bus. MUST be able to walk daily 2 miles during program hours Follow local policy and procedures in the area of educational requirements and building level operations Participate in required in-service training programs and complete professional pre hours for DCC and STARS regulations Foster healthy relationships among children Provide positive role modeling experiences Maintain strict confidentiality of student information, providing information to parent, teachers, and other on a “need to know” basis only. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Be eighteen years of age
Have a high school diploma or equivalent and after one program year required to have: Vermont Afterschool Foundations Certificate OR Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate OR Vermont On the Job Training Certificate OR Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential OR Vermont Program Director Credential OR Vermont Teacher License OR BA/BS or Associates degree
CPR-First Aid Certified or have 3 months to complete
Enthusiasm, responsibility and willingness to learn
Strong customer service and public relations skills.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Time management, organizational, prioritization, and problem-recognition skills.
Strong success working with youth of all ages.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to understand both written and oral instructions
Ability to make independent judgments
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job in accordance with federal, state, and Springfield School District requirements.
Knowledge of CDD Regulations and STARS regulatory review process and requirements.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, scanner, printer, fax machine.
Requires frequent moving of equipment, materials, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
Frequent and prolonged engagement with youth, highly active and involved outside duties for am/pm coverage, climbing stairs, active play in gym
Some bending and twisting to access file cabinets, office machinery and supplies
Perform physical requirements with a moderate degree of physical and emotional stamina
Provide daily assistance on various field trips; walking or bus.
MUST be able to walk daily 2 miles during program hours

Responsibilities

Perform routine functions to support daily operations including, daily attendance, instructional support, copying of materials for clubs or groups, greeting families and children daily, engaging in daily activities and supporting student needs
Supervise Afterschool Aides/Volunteers in the classroom
Provide safe, caring, engaged environment and be able to remain in close proximity to students at all times.
Provide daily assistance on various field trips; walking or bus.
Follow local policy and procedures in the area of educational requirements and building level operations
Participate in required in-service training programs and complete professional pre hours for DCC and STARS regulations
Foster healthy relationships among children
Provide positive role modeling experiences
Maintain strict confidentiality of student information, providing information to parent, teachers, and other on a “need to know” basis only.
Other duties as assigned