Child Care Monitor I

Broward County Public Schools•Coconut Creek, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Monitor I is responsible for conducting planned activities for the Before and After School Care on-site program, ensuring it is a safe and enriching environment for participants. This role involves direct supervision of children, facilitating activities, maintaining appropriate behavior standards using non-punitive methods, and ensuring the safety and quality of play areas and activities. The position also includes assisting with procuring equipment, cleaning up supplies, reporting incidents, providing input on program needs, and maintaining positive relationships with staff, parents, and children.

Requirements

A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program is required.
Any volunteer work, experience, and/or training working with school-age children in a group supervision setting is required.
Within the 1st year must complete the BASCC Comprehensive Child Care Components I and II.
OR Within the 1st year must complete the Florida Department of Children and Families (My Florida) three modules: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (SNP-10 hours), Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (UDAP-5 hours), and School-Age Appropriate Practices (SAP – 5 hours) (a Preschool (PSP) certification is not acceptable).
In addition, at least 10 hours of approved BASCC Child Care training is required every year of employment.
Computer skills are required as needed for the position.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Responsibilities

Adhere to the Before and After School Child Care Quality Standards.
Directly supervise or facilitate activities or areas to provide appropriate experiences for children.
Set and maintain appropriate standards for children’s behavior using non-punitive methods, which teach self-discipline while supporting children’s self-esteem.
Provide direct supervision of play areas and children’s activities to ensure safety and quality.
Participate in evaluating activities and scheduling for children.
Assist in procuring equipment and cleanup of supplies for planned activities.
Report incidents to appropriate personnel.
Provide timely input on needed program supplies and materials.
Maintain a cooperative relationship with all other staff members.
Interact positively with all parents and refer questions and concerns to the Child Care Supervisor as appropriate.
Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.