Before and After School Assistant - Trails West Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District • Centennial, CO

410d

About The Position

The Before and After School Assistant at Trails West Elementary School is responsible for the active supervision of students in the school-based childcare program. This role involves engaging with students in both structured and unstructured activities, ensuring their safety, and promoting positive community relations. The assistant will work under the guidance of the Before and After School Director or designee, contributing to the overall quality of the childcare program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must work directly under the supervision of the director, assistant director or leader.
• Must complete at least 15 clock hours of training each year of employment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days.
• Demonstrated ability to work with school age children.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a paid licensed child-care program, teaching assistant/para-educator, or licensed teaching.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Completes all tasks assigned by director, assistant director, or leader.
• Follows procedures as stated in the ECS Procedures Manual.
• Participates and plays with students in structured and unstructured activities.
• Maintains safe conditions for students and staff.
• Follows and enforces program discipline policies and procedures.
• Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, curriculum, and program quality.
• Demonstrates excellent communication with parents, students, school staff and co-workers.
• Follows district policies and goals and uses district facilities with care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed