School Age Childcare Program Aide

General Summary

This position is responsible for assisting program Leaders and the Director with leading and supervising children in the BASE After School Program and our School's Out Day Camp program. Duties include providing direction, guidance, and assistance to children, effectively handling student discipline situations, ensuring student safety and security, communicating with parents, staff, and participants, preparing snacks, cleaning classroom areas, recording attendance, and creating new activities in the areas of crafts, sports, games, STEM activities, and age-appropriate instruction for children ages 5 to 12 years old.

Must be at least 16 years old at the time of hire.

Essential Functions

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Assist Leaders and the Director in caring for, supervising, guiding, and assisting children during programs, crafts, art projects, games, and other activities to provide developmental stimulation and meet the children's needs.
• Monitor student behavior during activities, effectively handle student discipline situations, and encourage and support positive behavior.
• Assist Leaders and the Director in observing children and consistently monitor the security of the building to ensure the children's health and safety.
• Provide general First Aid when needed.
• Comply with state licensing requirements under the direction of the Director.
• Assist in creating interesting and educational lesson plans and implementing activities while actively engaging with the children.
• Communicate with staff and supervisors regarding children and/or program issues.
• Record attendance and contact parents regarding absent students. Check the identification of those picking up children.
• Assist Leaders and the Director in preparing snacks and cleaning the areas after use.
• Assist Leaders and the Director in opening and closing the program rooms and secure the rooms at the end of the program by locking doors and turning off lights.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of first aid techniques. Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of instructional and recreational program/curriculum development. Basic knowledge of group and individual recreation activities and of their rules and conducts. Working knowledge of varied recreational equipment and its usefulness and limitations concerning diversified recreational programs.

SKILL: Skill in understanding and responding to customer needs. Skill in the operation of program equipment. Skill in the operation of copier and fax machine, telephone, mobile or two-way radio, and various sports equipment used in recreation programs. Skill in administering First Aid and CPR.

ABILITY: Swim and participate with children in swimming related activities; maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple priorities; diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations; promote and follow City and Department policies and procedures; communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds; recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate staff.

Special Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old at the time of hire.
• Criminal background check is required for hire. Reference checks will be conducted.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Universal Precautions certifications are required within 30 days of hire.

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Agency City of Lafayette, Colorado

Address 1290 South Public Road

Human Resources Office - 2nd Floor

Lafayette, Colorado, 80026-1612

Phone 303-661-1193

Website http://www.lafayetteco.gov/jobs