School Age Child Care (Sacc) Worker

PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

1076 ALMOND ROAD

PITTSGROVE, NJ 08318

2023-24 DISTRICT VACANCY

The Pittsgrove Township School District is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following vacancy in its School Age Child Care (SACC) Program for the 2023/24 school year:

• SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (SACC) WORKERS

Apply online at www.pittsgrove.net Link to Employment Opportunities

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: School Age Child Care (SACC) Worker

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years or older.

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• Experience working with children under the age of 14 years and/or with a SACC Program preferred.

• Available in the mornings and/or afternoons; up to five days/week.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with participants, parents, school/program administration, and staff.

• Ability to lead activities for elementary and/or middle school age children, including small groups.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of working with children to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• American Red Cross certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid required.

• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

• Completion of Tuberculosis test.

REPORTS TO: SACC Site Coordinator, Program Coordinator, and Chief Academic Officer

WORK YEAR: 10-months (Hourly Employee)

JOB GOALS: To provide a quality and safe experience to children in the School Age Child Care Program, while carrying out the vision of the SACC Program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold and maintain quality SACC Program standards at all times.

• Deliver children directly from/to parents/guardians/designees for the purpose of ensuring the safety of children and meeting established custodial guidelines.

• Greets communicate with, and respond to inquiries from parents/guardians daily(i.e. incident reports, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information appropriate to students.

• Maintain organized and thorough attendance through the SACC Program attendance system.

• Communicate regularly with the Site Coordinator and/or Program Coordinator.

• Interact with and supervise the children, the program area, and all activities, including: games, crafts, snack time, playground, homework help, reading, and other scheduled learning activities for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing play and academic concepts.

• Communicate appropriate behavior standards and provide individual student accommodations and modifications.

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

• Promote good habits to foster student development and interactions.

• Provide outstanding customer service and demonstrate positive interpersonal communication skills with all stakeholders.

• Administer and facilitate all program and enrichment activities; implementation of labs, and supplies/materials that support the school site child care operations.

• Assist the Site and/or Program Coordinator with ordering, organizing, and scheduling all site activities and events.

• Update the SACC bulletin boards (where applicable) on a timely and consistent basis.

• Maintain the program site and all equipment, to provide a safe, clean, and organized environment for children.

• Monitor the SACC Program site relative to quality assurance for compliance and safety, and report any concerns or incidents of non-compliance or safety violations to the Site Coordinator.

• Implement and maintain rules, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance with the Board of Education's policies, procedures, and applicable federal/state laws and regulations.

• Compile any/all required documentation and submit to the SACC Office as requested.

• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and/or training sessions for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to the program.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and guidelines as set forth in the SACC Employee Handbook.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator, Site Coordinator, and/or Chief Academic Officer.