Extended Day Program Trainees

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

17d • $18

About The Position

Description Responsibilities: The following may not include all duties performed. 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. Experience: Experience working with children in a child care center environment; Ability to engage with children in a variety of settings; And experience in planning activities in collaboration with children.

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

• Education Level: High school or GED