Extended Care Aide - Part-Time

Description

Job Title: Classroom Aide - Extended Care (After School Hours)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Classroom Aide to support our extended care program after school hours. The ideal candidate will assist in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children, actively supervising and interacting with their activities, and social interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and engage with the children during after-school hours, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Interact and actively supervise children students in their activities, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate recreational and educational activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages social interaction and teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and staff regarding student progress and any concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school student (Junior or Senior) - or - High School diploma or GED.
• State mandated 45-hour coursework completion or ability to complete within established timeframes.  
• Experience in a childcare or educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children.
• Basic knowledge of child development and educational practices.
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Demonstrate/Knowledge to: ­ 

• Provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions ­ 
• Plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation ­ 
• Set and maintain professional boundaries with families ­ 
• Use technology to plan, record, report and monitor education and child development services 

Skill/Ability to: ­ 

• Speak, read and write English; bilingual language(s) is helpful ­ 
• Solve problems and make appropriate decisions ­ 
• Manage time, solve problems and make appropriate decisions in varying situations ­ 
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with fellow staff, parents, and community representatives

Physical/Mental Demands ­ 

• Lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs. ­ 
• Kneels, stoops, bends, reaches and sits on floor to attend to children’s needs ­ 
• Sitting, for working at keyboard and desk, standing, driving for home and site visits ­ 
• Moves quickly in response to active children in need of redirection to protect their and others safety
• ­Uses manual dexterity, reaches with hands and arms, stretches, and talks or hears ­ 
• Responds both physically and mentally to emergency or crisis situations

Environmental Conditions ­ 

• Variability in temperature, environment and noise ­ 
• Potential sensory response associated with toileting and/or children who are ill ­ 
• Contact with children who are ill and/or possibly contagious ­ 
• Contact with chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment and facility