What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Program Aide position at Upper Arlington City Schools/SACC?
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting the supervisor in the care and nurturing of children in a safe and welcoming environment, implements activities and helps in carrying out the daily routine of the program.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- High school diploma of equivalent
- Experience working with children preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work effectively and positively with others
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Effective active listening skills
- Ability to manage children in small & large groups
- Can understand and identify the individual needs of children in the program and adapt
expectations and practices accordingly
- Such alternatives to the above required knowledge skills and abilities as the Supervisor and/or
Board of Education may find appropriate
Essential Functions:
- Accurately records and supervises the arrival/dismissal of each child.
- Communicates with the other SACC members and parents.
- Assists in the snack preparation and serving.
- Assists to keep supplies and equipment in order.
- Attends the Supervisor’s monthly meetings, give input on ideas for curriculum planning.
- Daily set-up/clean up of program.
- Interacts positively, using constructive guidance in appropriate social interactions and expected
standards of behavior.
- Enforces SACC policy.
- Will complete an Incident/Injury reporting of minor and serious injuries.
- Encouraging children’s participation in multiple program activities.
- Greets and interacts with parents daily, sharing positive information about a child whenever possible.
- Interacts with parents, children, school personnel, and SACC staff in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner; refer appropriate questions to the Site Supervisor.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and engagement of children in assigned activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Equipment Operated:
- Copy machine
- Calculator
- Computer/printer
- Telephone/cellular phone
- Projector TV
- Other office equipment as needed
Additional Working Conditions:
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
- Exposure to loud noises
- Interactions with unruly children
- Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing
- Interruption of duties by students, visitors, staff and/or telephoning
- Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, see , read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.36 per hour
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbus, OH 43220: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18