Extended Day Care Preschool and Summer Camp

St Benedict's Episcopal Day School•Smyrna, GA

2d•$0 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for providing a safe, caring, and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the St. Benedict’s Preschool Infant – 4’s Extended Day program or the summer camp program.

Requirements

High School degree or GED equivalent preferred
Previous childcare experience required.
First Aid and CPR certification, preferred. Training will be required through St. Benedict’s if not certification exists.
Ability to effectively communicate with children age three months through age 3.
Ability to implement age appropriate, enriching activities.
The ability to help create a harmonious environment by working well on a small team and with other staff.
Excellent listening, strong problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Communicate effectively and respectfully both orally and in writing.
Reliable and dependable.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing and planning needs.
Exercise mature judgment and sound decision making and practice extreme professionalism.
Must work well individually and as part of a small team; ability to interact collaboratively with parents, students and administration.
Passionate about working with and inspiring students.
Superior time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines and be flexible
Learn, follow, and enforce St. Benedict’s guidelines related to internal policies.
Adhere to legal requirements and regulations maintaining confidentiality and utilizing discretion.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification

Responsibilities

Ensure a warm, caring, and stimulating environment for children enrolled in the before/after school program in an effort to create a positive and enriching before/after school experience.
Provide engaging interactions with children at all times.
Keep the head count of children at all times inside the classroom and at the playground making sure the children are safe at all times.
Assist children with daily care activities (i.e. washing children’s hands, diapering, pottying, meals, etc.).
In the infant room, associates are responsible for ensuring the infant’s individualized schedules are adhered to and are responsible for bottle feeding the infants and putting them down for naps during the before and after school program.
Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
Maintain a respectful environment with children, parents, and staff at school at all times.
Supervise and engage with children on playground areas.
Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Administer first aid (Band-Aid, ice packs, etc.) and document accidents.
Arrive in classroom at least 5 minutes before scheduled start time.
For school year employee, attend certain school functions as required by the administration (ie. Open House, staff meetings, trainings, etc.).
Support the school with words and actions on and off campus.
Maintain confidentiality in school matters and in regard to students, their families, and coworkers.
Demonstrate patience when interacting with children, parents, and coworkers.
Understand an infant, toddler, and preschooler’s social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual developmental needs.
Document and report any moderate and major behavioral incidents and/or injuries to Director of Preschool or Assistant Director of Preschool using Accident and Incident reports. Please allow only Director of Preschool Auxiliary Programs or Preschool Director to communicate with parents on incidents.
For school year employees, daily communication with parents through Kambu, making sure daily routines and special notes are properly documented in the Tadpoles app.
Consistently monitor and supervise children under the care of the Extended Day or Summer Camp programs, maintaining “line of sight” with any children located both inside and outside of designated areas.
Work with colleagues or designated lead in conducting all student activities (arts and crafts projects, indoor/outdoor games, teacher directed games, etc). Participate in creating and leading various student activities.
Actively participate in daily sign-in/out processes and dismissal/carpool procedures.
Assist in maintaining a clean environment which includes janitorial duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the school facility inside and outside of designated areas.
Adhere to the policies as stated in the St. Benedict’s Employee Handbook, Preschool Infant - 2s Employee Handbook, Extended Day policies and procedures, and policies outlined in subsequent St. Benedict’s training and meetings.
Maintain confidentiality of student and school matters.
Model appropriate behavior in speech and actions
Model professional and ethical standards and practices consistent with school policies when dealing with students, parents, peers in both speech and actions.
Be evaluated throughout the year through informal and formal observation.
Participate in training and professional development; goal setting with supervisor
Show support and high esteem for School at all times.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
Comply with conditions as stated in employee agreement and handbook.
Commitment to St. Benedict’s Episcopal School's mission and values.
Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Preschool or Assistant Director of Preschool.