O-26/27-EXTENDED DAY CARE SUB TRAINEE(Syphax Extended Day Office)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working in the Syphax Extended Day Office as a substitute trainee for extended day care. The role requires building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents, and implementing age-appropriate activities. The trainee will provide supervision to groups of children in various settings and participate in professional development to grow as a child care professional.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in a child care center environment
• Ability to engage with children in a variety of settings
• Experience in planning activities in collaboration with children
• Must be enthusiastic, reliable, flexible, and friendly role models
• Must be 18 years of age for an Aide assignment; 16 year old's may apply for Trainee & Substitute assignments
• Must possess a high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) for Aide assignment
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to plan and implement age appropriate children activities
• Ability to maintain sight and sound supervision of children in activities in different settings

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Planning, preparing and implementing a program of age appropriate activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, clubs, etc.
• Providing sight and sound supervision to groups of up to 20 children during program hours, in a variety of settings, such as playgrounds, multipurpose rooms, gymnasiums and classrooms
• Participate in professional development and continue to grow as a child care professional.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED