Job Summary This is a Subsitute/On-Call position. The hours range between 11:30am and 6:30pm. Under the supervision of the After School Program Site Coordinator, plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education. Job Description / Essential Elements
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the After School Program Site Coordinator, plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education.
Representative Duties:
Prepare Youth for Success
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes in the Afterschool Program (ASP):
- Promote and stimulate program participation.
- Ensure that all programs and activities are organized and conducted in a professional
manner.
- Provide support to students and families at all times.
Program Development and Implementation
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for ASP students and visitors.
- Monitor and evaluate ASP services and activities to ensure safety of students, quality in programs and appearance of the program at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
- Plan and develop daily/weekly lesson plans, coordinate, and implement daily academic (home assistance) curriculum and daily/weekly high yield enrichment activities and structured physical activities for youth. Be prepared with weekly schedule and each rotation planned in advance using a variety of activities that utilize and teach diverse learning skills.
- Aid in the continual development and implementation of new, fun, and educational activities for youth.
- Aid in the development, planning, and implementation of on-going quarterly activities, special events, parent night, etc.
- Establish communication links between students, parents, administration, teachers, school support staff, police, community leaders and supervisors.
Supervision
- Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly site staff meetings and required professional development trainings.
- Assist with the implementation and enforcement of safety policies/procedures regarding participant safety. Representative Duties (cont.):
- Assist with the up-keep of program maintenance and appearance.
- Handle minor youth conflict as it occurs in programs.
Building Relationships
- Maintain close, daily contact with program staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions, implementation of curriculum; instruct; and advise/counsel or as instructed by supervisor.
- Maintain contact with school community, students' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
- Create a positive relationship and collaboration with the school administration, teachers and janitorial staff.
Additional Responsibilities:
- May participate in special programs and/or events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Pass district instructional aide exam or hold a two year degree in related field from an accredited college or university or meet school district required number of units at an accredited college or university.
- Experience in working with children or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of youth development
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problem.
- Ability to deal with the general public
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
- Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (can obtain through the District)
- Valid State Drivers License (recommended)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- School/Classroom student environment.
- Subject to sitting, bending or stooping, lifting and walking.
- Subject to working in a school environment and exposure to sunlight and other outside conditions.
- Subject to working at computer video work station(s), operating computer keyboards, looking at computer video screens.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Seeing to inspect documents and to read fine print; depth perception to file; hearing and speaking to communicate with others in a normal voice in person and on telephone; speak clearly to communicate with parents, staff and others; sitting or standing alternately for extended periods of time; climbing stairs; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; write legibly; bending and stooping; reaching overhead and above shoulders; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Requirements / Qualifications Current Driver License & Social Security Card or Passport Current (less the 4 years) Tuberculosis Exam or TB Risk Assessment LiveScan Clearance - provided by us if hired Incomplete Applications will not be reviewed. Comments and Other Information Must be a High School Graduate