Children's After School Support Staff

Overview

To ensure the well-being, health and safety of the children enrolled in The Mission of Yahweh and to ensure that minimum standards are being followed. To assist in the daily operations of the classroom and in any activities, in addition to implementing age-appropriate activities for the children to do.

Duties

• Child Care Giver’s main duty will be to work with children of all ages.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of daily program of the Child Care Department and in the classroom.
• Classroom supervision solely or working with classroom partner
• Prepare a suitable learning environment for children, supplying them with necessary materials, stationery, etc. and setting up interest centers.
• Attend staff meetings, conferences and the required training programs.
• Carry out various activities that lead to emotional, intellectual and social development of children.
• Lead class in successfully conducting all activities.
• To help children in developing good habits including that of personal hygiene.
• Report to Case Manager in case of observance of problems with children.
• Maintain a neat and clean classroom.
• Must be aware of the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) code of ethics.
• Manage classroom behavior and enforcing rules.
• Work directly with children practicing letters, numbers, etc.\
• Sing songs, play games, read books.
• Set up and clean-up of classroom each day.
• Monitor students and recognize potential classroom problems
• Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, volunteers, and residents
• Report any deficiencies or needed repairs by completing Maintenance Request form obtained from Front Desk.

Skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Maintain staff to child ratio and notify Childcare Director if exceeds expectations.
• Must be prepared to get annual training for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
• CPR\First aid training.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Obtain/maintain TB skin test every 6 months
• Obtain fingerprint test within 3 weeks of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, employees or organizations. Spanish speaking is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts of basic math for reporting and teaching responsibilities.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); and Presentation Software.

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18