Adventure Club Activity Assistant

ABOUT PARKWAY-ROCKWOOD COMMUNITY ED: 

Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a partnership of the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts that provides high-quality programs that enhance the quality of life for residents.

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Important application information: You will need to provide three references when applying for this position.  If this is your first job and you are a student, you must list at least one teacher/principal as a reference (family members may not be used as a reference).  You may also use additional references such as scout leaders, church officials, organizations where you volunteer or families for whom you babysit/pet sit.  If you have held a previous job, then you must include your most recent supervisor as a reference.  If you have any questions regarding references, contact ziegenbeinheather@rsdmo.org.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Community Ed team, the Adventure Club Activity Assistant provides support in operation of the Adventure Club school-age care program to ensure the program furthers the mission of Community Ed in the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Under general direction of the Adventure Club Facilitator and Assistant Facilitator, responsible for supervision of children and the implementation of the everyday activities of the Adventure Club school-age care program.
2. Provide up to 1:1 assistance to meet the needs of individual children.
3. Follows established guidelines to ensure safety and accountability.
4. Reports to work as scheduled.
5. Follows dress code, presenting an appearance that reflects positively on the Adventure Club school-age care program.
6. Obtains yearly in-service by attending trainings and completing modules as required.
7. Supports the program through attendance at events and meetings outside of scheduled hours as needed, including orientations, family events, staff meetings, trainings, early dismissal/late state/non-school days, etc.
8. Prepares and maintains program areas and supplies as directed.
9. Assists in implementation of activity plans.
10. Respects confidentiality.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to promote an encouraging, caring and safe environment for children of varying levels and ages.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion with young children.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and sensitivity to the individual needs of children and their families.
• Ability to interact with children appropriately on their level - bending, stooping, lifting and sitting on the floor.
• Ability to judge when situations and/or information should be called to the attention of supervisor.
• Ability to set up an appropriate environment which may include moving furniture, carrying supplies, and lifting equipment.
• Must work well as part of a team and individually.
• Ability to access assigned locations within the Parkway and/or Rockwood School Districts.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning or evening hours when required.
• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs either individually or with a co-worker as needed.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be 16 years old.
2. High school diploma and/or college credit hours preferred.
3. Experience working with children in a similar setting preferred.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Age appropriate toys and games
• Walkie-talkies

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Within assigned building(s) in Parkway and Rockwood locations; outside of school buildings as needed, which may include during inclement weather.
• While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.

Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a self-funded department and is not funded through the district's general operating budget. All positions are contingent upon the ongoing financial viability of the Community Ed program.