Lunch and Aftercare Aide
About The Position
Beloved Community Charter School is seeking a reliable, energetic individual to supervise and support our scholars during their lunch, recess and aftercare classes. Following the direction of the Lunch/Aftercare Coordinator and Principal, the Lunch/Aftercare Aide will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to the following daily tasks: Guiding groups of students to/from the lunchroom and classroom and/or play area in a single file line and redirecting behavior when needed i.e, quiet in the hallways, hands to themselves, staying in a single file line. Assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, during recess (indoor or outdoor) and in the aftercare classroom by helping and supervising students. Ensure that scholars remain seated in assigned areas throughout lunch or aftercare. Remind and redirect scholars about expectations for safe and respectful behavior in the cafeteria, recess areas and aftercare classroom. Help keep cafeteria tables clean for the next meal seating or class Stay with your assigned classes during your shifts, unless directed otherwise. Accompany scholars during transitions to ensure smooth transitions Offer help for homework during aftercare classes Circulate in classrooms to make sure scholars are following school rules. Cleaning up classrooms after the aftercare classes are dismissed. Perform other related duties as needed. Schedule: Mon-Fri First shift between 11:00 am - 2:00pm; Second shift 3:15pm - 5:30pm
Requirements
- Previous experience in working with children of different grade levels
- A high school diploma or such qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate
- Must be comfortable redirecting inappropriate behavior from scholars when needed
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effective organization and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
- Maintain confidentiality about scholars when personal situations arise
- Able to work in a fast paced, high energy environment and interact positively with scholars representing a diverse range of behaviors and needs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time (2+ hrs)
- A willingness to engage in light cleaning tasks (e.g collecting trash, helping to clean off tables) and assisting young scholars to manage their lunches (e.g opening milk cartons)
- A willingness to work both indoors and outdoors (even during cold weather and light precipitation)
- Flexibility
Responsibilities
- Guiding groups of students to/from the lunchroom and classroom and/or play area in a single file line and redirecting behavior when needed i.e, quiet in the hallways, hands to themselves, staying in a single file line.
- Assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, during recess (indoor or outdoor) and in the aftercare classroom by helping and supervising students.
- Ensure that scholars remain seated in assigned areas throughout lunch or aftercare.
- Remind and redirect scholars about expectations for safe and respectful behavior in the cafeteria, recess areas and aftercare classroom.
- Help keep cafeteria tables clean for the next meal seating or class
- Stay with your assigned classes during your shifts, unless directed otherwise.
- Accompany scholars during transitions to ensure smooth transitions
- Offer help for homework during aftercare classes
- Circulate in classrooms to make sure scholars are following school rules.
- Cleaning up classrooms after the aftercare classes are dismissed.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
