What are the responsibilities and job description for the After Care Associate (3:00 - 6:30pm) position at Miles Ahead Charter School?
About Miles Ahead Charter School
Miles Ahead Charter (MACS) is a tuition-free, K-8 school with a mission to grow whole, healthy, happy people for the 21st century. MACS is focused on scholar growth and academic achievement through a whole child approach to education. Our vision is to provide all scholars with the social and academic successes necessary to help them realize their potential for local impact and global change.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the MACS’ After Care Director, the After Care & Operations Associate is responsible for supporting & facilitating activities, games, crafts, and homework help for scholars that participate in MACS’ after care program. Scholars will range in grade level of Kinder - 6th grade. The ACPA should be creative, energetic, helpful and a leading example of the school’s High-5-Habits: kindness, compassion, determination, integrity, & wonder. The ACPA is committed to representing the school in a professional and friendly manner at all times. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organized, able to multi-task, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same.
EdGeneral Infinity CARE Duties & Responsibilities
● Provide scholars with the appropriate leadership & guidance during the program.
● Develop and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
● Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for all scholars
● Maintain open communication between MACS’ staff and after care personnel. ● Assist the Infinity Care Manager with preparation of lessons and activities that are developmentally appropriate.
● Communicate with parents/families as necessary through daily drop‐off and pick‐up.
● Maintain a safe environment for scholars.
● Submit all written correspondence to the Infinity Care Manager for approval prior to distribution.
● Attend required trainings/meetings as necessary
● Maintain a positive attitude toward all of MACS’ stakeholders. ● Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the program. ● Maintain classroom tidiness and order
● Plan for and create snacks for a multi-aged group
● Plan age-appropriate, organized, & engaging activities
● Maintain copies of Emergency information for food allergies and any other health information applying to students enrolled in the program.
● Consult with parents and teachers to meet the needs of students ● Ensure attendance records are up to date and reconciled daily ● Maintain accurate digital and paper records of check-in & check-out history of scholars participating in Infinity CARE
Operational Support Duties & Responsibilities
● Support MACS’ Operational Team with afternoon carpool
● Support MACS’ Operational Team with the transport of scholars their classrooms to Infinity CARE & Clubs
● Support MACS Operational Team with scholar lunch distribution & clean up ● Other duties as assigned by administration
Education, Training, Experience
Minimum Qualifications
● High School Diploma Required
● Must have previous experience working with elementary school aged children. ● Possess basic knowledge and understanding of school aged children. ● Be a self‐starter and perform the job with little supervision.
● Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Possess the ability to follow written and oral directions.
● Must be able to handle any questions that arise from various stakeholders pertaining to the after care program
● Possess or willing to attain CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
● Able to develop, maintain and adhere to action items, responsibilities, goals, and initiatives; self-imposed or assigned
● Self-motivated, energetic, with inherent ability to learn, and improve efficiencies through collaboration
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Miles Ahead Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. Miles Ahead Charter School does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19