Before and After School Assistant - Belleview Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools•Greenwood Village, CO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Before and After School Assistant actively supervises students in a school-based child care program under the guidance of a qualified leader, assistant director, or director. The role helps develop and promote positive community relations among school and community clientele. Assistants work directly under the supervision of the director, assistant director, or leader and complete assigned annual training.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Work directly under the supervision of the director, assistant director, or leader.
Complete at least 15 clock hours of training each year of employment.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Hold current First Aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain it within 30 days.
Demonstrate the ability to work with school-age children.
Complete a criminal background check and fingerprinting as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a paid, licensed child-care program, as a teaching assistant or para-educator, or in licensed teaching.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racial consciousness and cultural competence, including the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Complete tasks assigned by the director, assistant director, or leader.
Follow procedures in the ECS Procedures Manual.
Participate in and play with students during structured and unstructured activities.
Maintain safe conditions for students and staff.
Follow and enforce program discipline policies and procedures.
Assist with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Contribute ideas for enrichment activities, curriculum, and program quality.
Communicate effectively with parents, students, school staff, and coworkers.
Follow district policies and goals and use district facilities with care.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.