Basc Activity Assistant - Bethlehem Elementary

BASC Activity Assistant

Bethlehem Elementary School

Permanent Part-time with partial benefits

7:00am

• 8:00am and 3:00pm

• 6:00pm

General Statement of Job

The BASC Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting the BASC Site Coordinator with the daily operations of the BASC site and must perform duties as provided by the NC Child Care Rules. The assistant provides an environment that ensures the safety and well-being of all students along with providing age-appropriate activities in accordance with the NC Child Care Licensing Requirements. This staff member manages behavioral issues and will lead small group activities. This employee will maintain sanitation guidelines for the facility and completes daily cleaning and sanitation. This staff member reports to the BASC Site Coordinator and BASC Program Director.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma

• Certificate in BASC Training

• Successful work experience with children in licensed care, preferred

• Skilled in using computers, email, and other software

• Applicant must hold a valid NC state driver's license

• Applicant must be 18 years of age

• By the first day of employment, these items must be in place:

TB test within last 12 months by a medical practitioner licensed in NC

Criminal Background Check through DHHS CBC Portal

Medical Form by Physician

CPR Certification

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Completes all health and safety trainings, staff orientation, and all annual trainings required by licensed childcare.

• Attends required staff meetings.

• Serves as a substitute during morning shift (6-8 am when site coordinator is absent) and works at other locations periodically.

• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and other information gathered.

• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students.

• Monitors student behavior and manages discipline.

• Praises and reinforces achievement of students; promotes self-esteem.

• Provides an environment of positive social and emotional wellness for all.

• Builds positive relationships with students and parents.

• Plan and facilitate crafts, STEM hands-on-learning activities and fitness challenges.

• Closely supervises students during transitions along with ensuring safety on the playground.

• Performs housekeeping and sanitation duties as required by licensed childcare and designated by the Site Coordinator.

• Assist with emergency drills, (fire and lockdown.)

Additional duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the BASC Site Coordinator or BASC Program Director.

• Serves as a floater to other sites when needed.

Essential knowledge and abilities

• Must be prepared to deal with emergency situations should they arise.

• Employee must have the ability to interpret and establish appropriate rules, methods, and techniques in maintaining a disciplined environment.

• Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and patience.

• Experience working with children and knowledge of conflict resolution techniques is strongly encouraged.

• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.

• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers and copiers.

• Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.

The abilities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.