JOB SUMMARY:
Ensure that all school-aged child care regulations and requirements at the site level are implemented. This is a part time, split shift position. Hours are approximately 2.5 hours in the morning prior to the start of school, and approximately 3 hours after the end of the school day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Must work am and pm shifts.
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Plan developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children.
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Supervise and support children at site.
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Ensure that children’s needs are met with dignity and respect.
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Assist Program Manager with supervision of site staff.
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Complete all site-specific administrative duties.
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Communicate with and provide support to parents and school staff at site.
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Positively implement behavior expectations and set limits for children.
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Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with children to build trusting and positive relationships.
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Develop lesson plans, newsletter, calendar, and other written materials for site, and distribute to parents and school principal.
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Maintain documentation and other records of site activities.
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Plan and implement at least one school/community event each year.
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Interact with children individually and in small groups.
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Encourage appropriate learning, social interaction, and participation among children.
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Follow all District policies, regulations and procedures.
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Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
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Assist program manager in meeting licensure requirements.
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Collect fees and turn into Program Manager weekly.
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Other duties as assigned by Administration, including working at other sites as necessary.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
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Successful completion of (12) college semester hours, with at least six (6) of the hours in child-related courses and passing score on the Para Pro Exam (unless 60 college hours have been earned).
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Experience with school aged children.
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Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
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Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired.
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CPR/First Aid certificate.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
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Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
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Ability to work independently.
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Excellent human relation skills.
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Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items).
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Willing to successfully complete required ongoing training.
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Knowledge of requirements of child abuse/neglect laws.
***The Northwest R-I School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Northwest R-I School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetics, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
