Extended Day Program Assistant

DMCS EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM CHILD CARE ASSISTANT

Position reports directly to the DMCS Extended Day Program Child Care Director and is evaluated by the DMCS Director and EDP Director.

The DMCS Extended Day Program is a student service of Dixon Montessori Charter School.

Position Duties: Assist the Program Director in the Planning, implementation, and administration of the school's childcare program, operation and activities during the academic year and school breaks and vacations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, organizing, and establishing the Extended Day classroom and activities in a safe, sanitary and orderly fashion at all times.

• Assists with the program's special operations such as food and maintenance of inventory to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

• Care for school-aged children after school and during school holidays.

• Encourage children to interact with friends, learn life skills, problem solve and be challenged by new experiences in a safe and relaxed environment.

• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

• Maintain a safe, clean, appealing environment.

• Help children with homework and school work.

• Prepare and supervise snacks & meals.

• Perform simple first aid in emergencies.

Position Requires Knowledge of:

• Activity planning for child development program.

• Policies, procedures, and philosophy of child development program.

• Health and safety precautions and procedures.

• Equipment, materials, and supplies used in a child care program.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy with children, parents and co-workers.

Ability to:

• Assist with the planning and coordinating of the activities of the program, in coordination with the Program Director.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, children, students, and parents, in coordination with the Program Director.

• Work independently with little direction.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action.

• Complete work with many interruptions.

• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.

• Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Lift heavy objects.

• Meet schedule and time lines.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the Dixon Montessori Charter School Board of Directors.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with school policy for classified personnel.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications