After School Care Staff

Description

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL

A Ministry of First Presbyterian Church (PCA), Jackson, Mississippi

“Exceptional teaching while planting seeds of Christlikeness

in the hearts of children”

Job Description for After-School Care Worker (Part-Time)

OVERVIEW AND MISSION OF FPDS

First Presbyterian Day School is a private Christian school serving over 600 students from early childhood through Grade 6. Accredited by the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools, FPDS offers academic, fine arts, and sports programs. We are located on the campus of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, MS. Believing that children are a heritage of the Lord, the mission of FPDS is:

• Planting seeds of Christlikeness in the hearts of children
• Pursuing excellence in academics
• Preparing students for future service In God’s kingdom in their homes, churches, and professions

If you are interested in working in a challenging, professional, Christian environment where you can teach from a Biblical perspective; where you are treated as a professional; where the school environment is enjoyable, disciplined, and conducive to teaching and learning; and where the pursuit of academic excellence for God's glory is a hallmark of the school, FPDS may be the school for you. Visit our website at www.fpds.org/mission-beliefs for more information on FPDS.

JOB SUMMARY

FPDS is seeking dedicated After-School Care Workers (Part-Time) to assist our teaching staff after regular classes end each day. After-School Care Workers, under the direction of the After-School Care Director, are responsible for providing safe, nurturing, and fun care for students in Preschool 3 through Grade 6, while creating a positive, Christ-centered environment. This role involves assisting teaching staff in a variety of activities, including but not limited to supervising students, leading recreational activities, and assisting students with homework, all while encouraging the development of Bible-based social skills and modeling Christian values in the students.

JOB TYPE, SUPERVISION AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This job is for part-time employment during the normal school year, August through May, from 2:15-6:00 pm daily, Monday through Friday. The job reports to the After-School Care Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focus: Reflect the overarching purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ, in every activity. Help enforce the school’s behavior and safety policies while maintaining a loving, Christ-centered atmosphere.
• Supervision and discipline: Supervise students in Preschool 3 through Grade 6 during after-school activities. Assigned activities and student age group may vary daily. Organize and lead assigned activities such as games and outdoor play that promote social, emotional, and spiritual development. Assist students with homework and provide educational support as needed. Assist with set-up and clean-up after activities, ensuring spaces are left in good order for the next day. Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on all school premises. Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict.
• Safety: Ensure students’ safety at all times, both indoors and outdoors, by maintaining vigilance and following established protocols. Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations.
• Communication: Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging good behavior, kindness, and respect among them. Maintain open communication with the After-School Care Director regarding student behavior, notable incidents, and general atmosphere.

Qualifications

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Christian faith and daily walk: Have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, are a professing Christian, and are living out their faith on a daily basis. Believe and practice the Bible as God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living. Are in whole-hearted agreement with FPDS’s “Statement of Faith and Christian Philosophy of Education”. Are a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church.
• Christian character: Have the personal and spiritual maturity to lead by example, modeling Christ-like behavior toward staff and children. Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, humility, gratitude, kindness, gentleness, self-control, teachability, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Christian behavior: Use acceptable English when communicating with students, parents, and staff. Avoid offensive language. Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and conforms with the school dress code policy for employees.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• High school diploma or equivalent. College degree (completed or progress toward).
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a school or after-school setting.
• Ability to interact positively and constructively with children, parents, and staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.