IMMEDIATE: 25-26 Part Time Elementary Recess Aide

Kipp Massachusetts • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Role Overview:

Recess Aides primarily provide general supervision of elementary-aged children during outdoor (or indoor) recess, helping to ensure that recess is a safe, joyful experience for students. Candidates for this position should enjoy engaging with children and have some experience supporting children in school, after/before school, summer camp, and/or daycare settings. Recess Monitor must be all weekdays; hours vary a bit by school, but typically include mid-morning to afternoon hours (10:00am-2:00pm or 11:00am-3:00pm).

Requirements

• Love and see the high potential of all children
• Experience working with children in school, childcare or enrichment settings
• Ability to quickly build relationships and rapport with children and uphold high expectations in a warm but clear and direct manner
• Flexible, team-player committed to ensuring a positive, joyful experience for students
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
• PA State Police Clearance
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Responsibilities

• Provide quality supervision of children, including but not limited to:
• Providing children with clear directions and expectations, upholding and reinforcing schoolwide behavior systems
• Positively redirecting students who are struggling to meet behavior expectations to get them back on track quickly
• Creating opportunities for collaborative play (organizing or facilitating games, suggesting activities, etc.) while maintaining supervision of whole group
• Ensuring children are able to enjoy a recess free from bullying
• Communicating with school-based staff regarding any student concerns or recess needs
• Bringing out play equipment and ensure the play yard is tidied up after recess
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the School Principal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees