Extended Care Workers (Part-Time), St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School

Diocese of Allentown•Spring Township, PA

12d

About The Position

Performs paraprofessional work planning and supervising the activities of children after school. Assist the Extended Care Coordinator in planning, implementing, and supervising activities set for the children. Responsible for the safety and well-being of all children in the extended care program.

Requirements

High school diploma or higher.
A minimum of 2 years experience in a daycare or classroom setting.
CPR/AED certification.
An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
The ability to handle student situations with fairness and patience.
Good organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check required.

Responsibilities

Greets each child in a warm and friendly manner.
Interact with the children in the extended care program and encourage play amongst each other and the staff.
Provide for the safety, welfare, and care of all the children within the program at all times; provide a safe and clean environment.
Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities (indoor/outdoor).
Works with other staff members to form a positive, respectful, and supportive atmosphere.
Maintains adherence to all school policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
Assist the coordinator by reporting attendance, health, and financial records for each student in the program; ensure that all records are kept up to date including medical and contact information.
Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve, health, attitude, and learning problems.
Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a child to the extended care coordinator; respect the confidentiality of all family information and refrain from discussing their personal information outside of the program.
Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, and honoring schedules.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school administration and Extended Care Coordinator.