Kid's Club Teacher's Aide
About The Position
Assists with the implementation of age-appropriate curriculum and recreation activities at an assigned day care and/or pre-school site. Stimulates the interest of program participants while assisting with the supervision of program activities. Helps to maintain a safe, secure, clean and orderly classroom and playground environment. This classification is for temporary employees and hours of work vary based on the daily census of program participants. Incumbents in this classification assist with the implementation of program activities and perform more routine childcare tasks under the immediate direction of a Day Care/Pre-School Teacher or Head Day Care Teacher.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No prior experience is required
- Principles of care and supervision of pre-school and young school-age children
- Appropriate methods for classroom management and disciplining children
- Basic first aid, health, hygiene and safety practices
- Principles and practices of good customer service
- Techniques of effective interpersonal communication
- Ability to assist with the supervision of children, participate in program activities and on field trips
- Ability to perform exercises and recreational activities with children of varying ages
- Ability to learn, understand, and explain District and program policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively with persons of all ages
- Ability to exercise tact, judgment and patience in dealing with children, parents and staff
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the performance of work duties and responsibilities
- Ability to perform custodial tasks including straightening rooms, wiping surfaces, emptying trash cans, sweeping and mopping floors, lifting and stacking chairs, vacuuming, and disinfecting bathrooms
- Ability to perform essential duties of job without causing harm to self or others
Nice To Haves
- Previous childcare experience or paid/volunteer experience in a recreation, child-oriented athletic or related activity program is desirable
- Current certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED is desirable
Responsibilities
- Assists with the implementation of age-appropriate curriculum, events and recreational activities at an assigned day care and/or pre-school site; configures classroom and furniture and organizes materials to accommodate planned activities and program participants
- Assists with the direct supervision of children in the classroom and on the playground; actively works towards maintaining positive student relations while following established disciplinary procedures
- Ensures the safety, security, cleanliness and orderliness of classrooms, playground, food preparation area and bathrooms environments
- Notifies appropriate staff of any problems with regard to site maintenance, children and parents and make recommendations as necessary
- Promotes and enforces safety procedures including proper use of playground equipment; renders first aid as required
- Documents arrival and departure times of program participants; escorts school-age children to and from school as assigned
- Tracks and documents classroom supply levels and reports the need for replacements to the appropriate program staff
- Performs other job-related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
