Extended Care Worker (Childcare)

Lighthouse Christian School • Gig Harbor, WA

2d • $17 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the safety and well-being of students and care staff in a comfortable environment, providing appropriate supervision of students in the extended care program, either before or after school. This position will start with one-three days per week, with the possibility to increase days/hours. Typical hours are in the range of 2:30-5:30 PM.

Requirements

• Born-again Christian and credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Scriptures.
• Active member of an evangelical Trinitarian church.
• Accepts and supports the school’s statement of faith and indicates a continuing sense of God’s direction in working at Lighthouse Christian School.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Demonstrate an attitude of support and encouragement.
• Ability to properly administer first aid/CPR if necessary.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and use school systems and/or technology (e.g. HR Platform, Student Information System, walkie-talkie, etc.).
• Ability to trouble-shoot issues or challenges.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and efficiently complete all tasks assigned.
• Ability to anticipate potential needs and provide creative, imaginative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience with school-aged children, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Lighthouse school age children before or after the normal school day.
• Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Document injuries and other incidences.
• Facilitate positive and productive interactions.
• Communicate with extended care families and parents in various capacities, including general interactions, respond to questions, discussing incidences, and providing necessary information.
• Administer discipline as needed, with support from Extended Care Manager.
• Be on time and ready to supervise children at your scheduled start time.
• Oversee and supervise any specific areas/activities assigned.
• Oversee and ensure that each child is properly checked in/out using online student clock system. Assist parents with check-out procedures as necessary.
• Uphold parent pickup procedures and knowledge of pickup restrictions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment. Help with set up of daily preparations and clean-up of projects/activities as needed.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of space (vacuuming, sanitizing, cleaning common spaces/bathrooms, etc).
• Ensure space is properly shut down and secured when leaving.
• Familiarity with and ability to execute emergency procedures as necessary.
• Attend school-wide/team meetings, and other events (eg. In-service, orientation, etc) as required.
• Participate in meetings, devotions, professional learning community and Inservice as required.

Benefits

• Tuition discount for own children or choice of education reimbursement, student loan reimbursement or deposit into LCS 401k, based on FTE. Must work a minimum of 350 hours/year to qualify.
• Paid sick leave
• Training/Professional Development Opportunities
• Positive, Christ-centered culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed