Extended Care Worker (Childcare)

Lighthouse Christian School • Gig Harbor, WA

3d • $17 - $18

About The Position

The Extended Care Worker supervises school-age students in Lighthouse Christian School’s before- or after-school extended care program, providing for their safety and well-being in a comfortable environment. This is a part-time, non-exempt position based on the school-year calendar. Hours are typically 2:30–4:30 or until 5:30. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, with outdoor care likely throughout the school year as weather permits.

Requirements

• Be a born-again Christian and credible Christian role model whose lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Scriptures.
• Be an active member of an evangelical Trinitarian church.
• Accept and support the school’s statement of faith and indicate a continuing sense of God’s direction in working at Lighthouse Christian School.
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Demonstrate an attitude of support and encouragement.
• Ability to properly administer first aid and CPR if necessary; First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification is required, and the school will provide it 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 technology, such as the HR Platform, Student Information System, and walkie-talkie.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues or challenges.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and efficiently complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to anticipate potential needs and provide creative, imaginative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• One to two 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 incidents.
• Facilitate positive and productive interactions.
• Communicate with extended care families and parents, including answering questions, discussing incidents, and providing necessary information.
• Administer discipline as needed, with support from the Extended Care Manager.
• Be on time and ready to supervise children at the scheduled start time.
• Oversee assigned areas and activities.
• Ensure each child is properly checked in and out using the online student clock system, and assist parents with checkout procedures as necessary.
• Uphold parent pickup procedures and understand pickup restrictions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment; help prepare and clean up daily activities and projects.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the space, including vacuuming, sanitizing, and cleaning common spaces and bathrooms.
• Ensure the space is shut down and secured when leaving.
• Know and carry out emergency procedures as necessary.
• Attend required school-wide and team meetings and events, including in-service and orientation.
• Participate in required meetings, devotions, professional learning community activities, and in-service.

Benefits

• Tuition discount for the employee’s own children or a choice of education reimbursement, student loan reimbursement, or deposit into the LCS 401(k), based on FTE; requires at least 350 hours of work per year.
• Paid sick leave.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Positive, Christ-centered culture.

What This Job Offers

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