School Age Child Care Program Assistant

Marysville Exempted Village School District•Marysville, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the daily operation of the School Age Child Care program by supervising and engaging students in a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment. Assists with activities, routines, behavior support, attendance and program records, family communication, facility organization, and compliance with district and applicable childcare requirements.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18, if required by applicable childcare regulations or district policy.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to complete and maintain required training and certifications, including communicable-disease prevention, child-abuse recognition and reporting, first aid, CPR, and other program-designated training.
Ability to meet all applicable state, district, and position-specific employment requirements.
Knowledge of the developmental, social-emotional, recreational, and supervision needs of school-aged children.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to children’s individual needs, abilities, interests, behavior, and communication styles.
Ability to actively supervise children, maintain appropriate ratios and line-of-sight supervision, and respond promptly to safety concerns.
Ability to use positive guidance, redirection, conflict-resolution, and behavior-support strategies in a consistent and respectful manner.
Ability to communicate clearly, patiently, and professionally with children, families, coworkers, supervisors, and school personnel.
Ability to establish positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Ability to follow schedules, routines, student-specific plans, emergency procedures, and program policies accurately.
Strong organizational, planning, time-management, observation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to take initiative, follow through on assigned responsibilities, adapt to changing needs, and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work at assigned Marysville Schools locations and adjust to varying schedules, age groups, activities, and program needs.
Ability to use computers, mobile devices, attendance systems, communication platforms, and other district- or program-approved technology.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with school-aged children or in a childcare, youth-program, education, recreation, or related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Team Leader with planning, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate recreational, educational, social-emotional, enrichment, and physical activities.
Actively supervise students at all times, including during indoor and outdoor activities, transitions, arrival, dismissal, meals, restroom routines, field trips, and other program activities.
Maintain a safe, supportive, inclusive, and welcoming environment that promotes student belonging, engagement, cooperation, and positive relationships.
Follow student-specific behavior-support strategies and program behavior policies consistently, fairly, and respectfully.
Apply developmentally appropriate guidance, redirection, conflict-resolution, and de-escalation strategies; report significant behavioral or safety concerns to the Team Leader or SACC Director.
Assist with attendance, sign-in and sign-out procedures, student records, incident reports, supply records, communication logs, and other required program documentation.
Communicate promptly with the Team Leader regarding student attendance, health or safety concerns, behavior, injuries, family communication, and other matters affecting program operations.
Interact professionally and respectfully with students, families, school staff, visitors, and community members while maintaining confidentiality.
Work cooperatively with principals, teachers, custodians, office staff, the SACC Director, Team Leaders, and other district personnel.
Assist with maintaining a consistent daily schedule, established routines, and orderly transitions for program participants.
Maintain program spaces, tables, storage areas, equipment, and materials in a clean, organized, safe, and functional condition.
Assist with snack preparation and cleanup in accordance with program procedures, food-safety requirements, and applicable allergy or health information.
Complete required training and follow all applicable district, program, health, safety, emergency, supervision, and confidentiality procedures.
Arrive prepared and on time for assigned shifts and review the day’s schedule, student information, activities, and responsibilities.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with SACC policy and the responsibilities of the position.
Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating honesty, respect, responsibility, patience, inclusiveness, and professionalism.
Maintain a safe and secure program environment, including appropriate supervision of entrances, exits, transitions, and student movement.
Keep program areas, tables, storage areas, and equipment clean, organized, and ready for use.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents and guardians regarding routine program matters and refer concerns to the Team Leader or SACC Director as appropriate.
Follow applicable state childcare requirements and Marysville Schools policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the SACC Director or designated program supervisor.