PT Before/After School Adventure Time Staff
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of the Adventure Time Director and the Manager of Early Childhood Services, the Adventure Time Staff provides excellent before and/or after school care for families with children attending Churchill Elementary School and the District 41 Kindergarten Center in Glen Ellyn. Staff will work with children from kindergarten through fifth grade at the respective schools. Primary responsibilities are facilitating a variety of activities to include assisting with homework, sports/games, crafts, snack time, and creating a comfortable environment for participants. Staff are expected to be friendly, outgoing, and interact with the students and families while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. Additional duties include behavior management, set-up and clean-up of the facility, attending staff meetings and trainings, promoting the Adventure Time program, and other duties as assigned. This is an at-will position.
Requirements
- Reliable
- Self-motivated
- Creative
- Friendly
- Patient
- Good customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively is essential.
- Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to act calmly and effectively in difficult situations.
- Must have a valid IL Driver’s license and provide own transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous childcare or other experience interacting with school age children is highly desired.
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred with college coursework in early childhood education or elementary education a plus.
- Proficient in MS Outlook or other email system for communication.
- Solid computer and keyboard skills is preferred.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR, or the ability to obtain within 2 months of hire (GEPD will provide if needed).
Responsibilities
- Facilitating a variety of activities to include assisting with homework, sports/games, crafts, snack time, and creating a comfortable environment for participants.
- Being friendly, outgoing, and interacting with the students and families while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Behavior management
- Set-up and clean-up of the facility
- Attending staff meetings and trainings
- Promoting the Adventure Time program
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Sunset Pool Individual Membership while actively employed.
- (4) Free One-time Use Guest Passes for GEPD facilities (Ackerman/Holes & Knolls/Sunset Pool)
- Competitive Wages and Paid Training
- Returning Staff, Referral, and End of Season Bonuses
- Recognition Incentives All Season
- Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities!
- Plus, you get to work and interact with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and make an impact in someone else’s life!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
