(Before & After School Program for 5-11 Year Old Children)
Part-Time/Weekends Off - School year position.
School Age Care Associate Lead
The job of School Age Care Associate Lead is done for the purpose/s of supporting the operation of the School
Age Care program by performing the duties of a School Age Care Associate while also assisting the Site
Manager with program operations, staff support, and daily logistics; providing guidance and direction to School Age Care Associates; and ensuring consistency, quality, and continuity of program services in alignment with district expectations.
Requirements
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Must be 16 years old minimum
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Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Pay
$16.76 - $21.03 per hour (based on relevant work experience)
Why Should You Apply?
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AM shift & PM shift (great for High School and College students)
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Nights and weekends off
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On the job training
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Opportunity for advancement
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Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of handling emergency situations and meeting immediate health care needs.
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Assists in addressing student behavior concerns using established procedures and positive behavior strategies for the purpose of maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students.
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Assists the Site Manager with daily program operations (e.g. activity planning, materials preparation, scheduling, and logistics, etc.) for the purpose of supporting efficient and effective program implementation.
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Assists with organizing and monitoring appropriate student activities (e.g. games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing play and academic concepts.
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Attends staff meetings, trainings and special events of program for the purpose of receiving information and conveying information related to program.
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Communicates with parents and guardians (e.g. student needs, behavior, program information, incident follow-up, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring clear, timely, and supportive communication.
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Greets and communicates with parents daily (e.g. incident reports, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information and/or receiving information appropriate to students.
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Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g. toys, games, instructional tools, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning environment.
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Organizes indoor/outdoor, quiet/active play activities appropriate to age group (e.g. games, crafts, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of actively participating in learning activities with children.
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Prepares and serves snacks to students for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs and supporting a safe and orderly program environment.
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Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
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Provides consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating and guiding students.
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Provides continuity of program operations in the absence of the School Age Care Site Manager and in coordination with a School Age Care Site Manager Float for the purpose of ensuring smooth and consistent program delivery.
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Provides day-to-day guidance and support to School Age Care Associates (e.g. modeling expectations, assisting with problem-solving, reinforcing program procedures, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining consistency and quality across program areas.
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Receives and releases children from/to parents, guardians, or authorized designees for the purpose of ensuring student safety and adhering to established custodial procedures.
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Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including during field trips if applicable, for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment.
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Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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Provides supervision and guidance to students while riding buses to and from Kid's Zone field trips for the purpose of providing a safe environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; policies and procedures related to LKZ and LPS; and positive reinforcement techniques.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and controlling and motivating students.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; directing other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services. Work Environment
Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform.
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