After School Program Staff

Job Title: Program Staff

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Branch Director, provide supervision of students on site as well as assist staff with implementation of program, materials, attendance and record keeping.

Representative Duties:

• Supervise inside and outside play, arts and craft activities; oversee participate in literacy/mathematics portion and homework completion activities.
• Assist in completion and correction of homework.
• Maintain discipline and ensure a safe environment.
• Help provide a comfortable, safe and stimulating environment to effectively meet the needs of children.
• On-going communication with staff, students, parents, school personnel and other community members.

Perform related duties assigned that include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in completion of all assigned paperwork, answering of the program telephone and maintaining a structure and consistency for the program.
• Prepare and follow a plan of on-going daily and weekly activities and special projects.
• Participate in program-related meetings as required.
• Maintain neat classroom environments. Help to build in children's regular participation in the clean up and maintenance of the classroom into the program structure.
• Assist in supervising snack distribution and clean-up daily.
• Administer basic first aid as required.
• Participate in available workshops and training programs.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices and procedures used in maintaining an effective and cooperative After School Program of activities for children.
• Policies governing the conduct and safety of program participants.
• Principles of supervision.
• Basic first aid & CPR practices.
• Recreational activities for children of a variety of ages.

Abilities to:

• Work independently without close supervision.
• Follow oral & written instructions.
• Maintain an understanding of the needs and behavior of children of a variety of ages.
• Prepare and follow a program of daily, weekly and special activities and projects.
• Gain the confidence of children of a variety of ages.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Administer basic first aid & CPR.

Education & Experience

Must be 18 years old. High School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent. Valid California Driver's License

Licenses & Other Requirements

Valid First-Aid Certificate and CPR issued by an authorized agency preferred and maintained on an as needed basis.

Working Conditions

Environment:

• Classroom and playground equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time supervising student activities.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to store supplies.
• Kneeling and crouching or bending at the waist to assist students.
• Participate in outside sport activities with children.

Hazards:

• Incumbents may have contact with blood or other body fluids from ill or injured children.

Schedule: Weekday afternoons

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,400