Before and After School Program Assistant-Open Continuous
About The Position
Our Vision: Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges. We are looking for individuals to join a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways. We foster a daily work environment built on Trust, Respect, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness. Our Portraits: Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable. Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner. System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships. Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness.
Requirements
- Six months of paid or volunteer experience working in a child care program.
- Equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by a childcare program.
- Employees must complete a minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Human Services, Social Welfare, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, or Home Economics within one (1) year of probationary hire date.
- As an alternative to the educational prerequisite, candidates may substitute 20 training hours for each of the required units of education.
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificates.
- Basic concepts of child behavior characteristics and child development.
- Behavior management strategies and techniques.
- Play, craft, and game activities.
- Computer hardware and application software.
- Equipment, supplies and materials used in a child care program.
- Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and understanding attitude with various levels of child care participants.
- Effectively follow up child care program plans.
- Communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and conduct of child care activities following a prescribed plan developed in cooperation with other child care personnel.
- Assist in evaluating and determining the skill and maturity levels of child care participants in determining the appropriateness of play, craft, and game activities.
- Instruct groups of children in game and play activities.
- Perform a variety of craft and special project activities.
- Issue and collect equipment, craft supplies, special project center materials, and game equipment.
- Aid in maintaining appropriate standards of behavior.
- Assist in the set-up and arrangement of materials, supplies and equipment for game and craft activities.
- Participate in the planning, organization and implementation of self-directed game activities.
- Participate in the preparation and serving of snacks, and the cleaning of the preparation area.
- Input data in computer and extract student and fee collection reports.
- Perform a variety of cleaning and housekeeping functions in maintaining the facility in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
- Inspect and review game activity areas and equipment to ensure that the play and game activities are conducted in a safe and non-hazardous environment.
- Maintain records concerning participation in the child care program.
- Administer routine first aid and seek assistance for serious illness or injury situations when necessary.
- Assist in feeding and self-help skill development of the child care participants.
Benefits
- Drug test paid by the District
- TB test paid by the District
- Physical exam paid by the District
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
