Associate, Before/Afterschool Enrichment Program - Part-Time Only

JOB GOAL

Responsible for the supervision of students in programs that support academic progress while ensuring safety procedures and good behavior are maintained.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively participates as a member of the care-giving team engaging in activities with the children.

• Determines effective use of facilities and equipment with assistance from other team members.

• Adheres to policies and carries out procedures established by the school and the After School Enrichment Program (ASEP).

• Prepares and implements aligned lessons for learning taking place indoors and outdoors.

• Develops and follows procedures to safeguard the health and safety of children in the program.

• Maintains visual supervision of children at all times, including paying attention to playground safety.

• Coordinates the distribution of afternoon snacks.

• Participates in staff training, regular staff meetings and in special ASEP sessions.

• Communicates openly with peers and works under the general supervision of the site coordinator.

• Participates as a team member in carrying out and documenting consistent consequences for student disciplinary problems.

• Establishes open communication and good rapport with each parent.

• Assures that the classroom is left in a clean, orderly condition for regular school the following day.

• Assists in securing equipment in proper storage areas.

• Works extra hours in emergency situations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills & abilities

• Ability to show genuine interest and concern for each child's needs and general well-being

• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

• Knowledge of basic record keeping techniques

• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in district schools

• Ability to learn child guidance principles and practices

• Ability understand to follow oral and written directions

• Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior according to approved policies and

• procedures

• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media

• Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

• Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, manage and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders

Education, Training & Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Some verifiable experience working with children in a licensed facility

OR

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• BSAC- Basic School-Age Care within 3 months of hire
• NC-DHHS Criminal Background Check required prior to hire

Preferred qualifications

• NC Early Childcare Credential I or II

• Associate degree or four-year degree with emphasis on child development, early childhood education or a related field

• At least 2 years of verifiable child day care or early childhood experience in a licensed setting.