What are the responsibilities and job description for the Before School CatCare Worker - Elementary position at Elementary School?
The Logan-Rogersville Elementary School has two openings for before school care of elementary-age students. This is a part-time, hourly position with a schedule of 6:45-8:15 AM, Monday-Friday during the school year.
Job Title: CATCARE AIDE (Before School Childcare)
Department: Student Services
Reports to: CatCare Coordinator, Principal
Classification: Non-exempt / Support Staff
Employment: 9 months / At-will
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with
provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.
SUMMARY
The CatCare Aide assists the CatCare Coordinator in providing quality, positive and educationally sound care for students in grades 2-3. The CatCare Aide is responsible for supervising children in the before school childcare program. The individual in this position welcomes children each day, assists with school assignments as directed, crafts/activities, and assists with behavior management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Supervises children in the CatCare Program.
- Properly performs tasks as assigned by the CatCare Coordinator.
- Assists the CatCare Coordinator in all phases of the CatCare program.
- Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters.
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
Supervises students at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
Background Checks
Clearance on all background checks required by law that is satisfactory to the Administration.
Education/Experience
Demonstrated aptitude for successfully performing tasks of the kind listed above. Must have the ability to deal pleasantly with staff, students and the public. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
N/A
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Language
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Read and comprehend simple written and oral instructions, short correspondence and memos
Write short correspondence and memos
Communicate one on one and in small groups
Computation
Basic math skills expected.
Reasoning
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Occasionally solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations
Technology
Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.
Additional Skills and Abilities
Experience working with children is preferred. Possess a sincere desire to work with elementary age students in a childcare setting. Be able to communicate effectively, as well as understand and follow instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Requirements
An individual who holds this position:
Is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend and kneel
May have to use therapeutic restraint
May assist students with mobility needs
Must have both close and distance vision
Hours / Attendance / Travel
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Monday through Friday (days of student attendance), Beginning and ending time set by supervisor.
CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising outdoor play.
As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds, and educational institution, the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against engaging in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, and with regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.