SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide a safe and healthy afterschool environment for children in Pre-K-6th grades

Responsible for following all program standards for position to meet agency and regulatory standards

Plan and provide afterschool participants with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that meet a broadrange of skills and interests

Complete and implement lesson plan sheets weekly

Establish positive interpersonal relationships among all individuals in the program

Provide constant supervision of all children at all times.

Use approved discipline techniques when dealing with a child's inappropriate behavior

Consider each child in relation to cultural and socioeconomic background, treating each child with dignity and respect

Assist with food and meal service distribution

Display sound judgment in all situations; Exhibit self-control

Share upkeep of facilities used by the agency; Observe scheduled work hours by being punctual and prepared

Maintain confidentiality of parent, children and staff information

Function as a cooperative member of the team; Attend staff meetings and agency training when available

Recognize, document and take appropriate action of suspected child abuse and neglect, illness or accident

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Self-Awareness:Ability to fully understand the impact emotions have on performance, assessment of strengths and weaknesses,relationships, and others. Demonstrates self-confidence, initiative, motivation, optimism and flexibility.

Self-Management:Ability to manage behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in a conscious and productive way. Models theability to implement self-control in assessing frustrations and failures and models resilience and courage. Understandspersonal responsibility in different aspects of life and work, and what is needed to fulfill that responsibility.

Social Awareness:Ability to understand and learn about the diverse perspective of others. Includes listening, honoringothers views, assessing impact of words, and the desire to serve others in effort to meet their needs appropriately andprofessionally.

Relationship Skills:Ability to build relationships which model caring, concern and healthy conflict. Demonstratespositive methods of collaboration and conflict resolution. Ability to positively lead and inspire others and integrate suchmodels personally. Demonstrates ability to support positive work culture, which encourages results from others.

Responsible Decision Making: Ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactionsbased on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms; the realistic evaluation of consequences of variousactions; and a consideration of the well-being of oneself and others.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

Requires daily standing, sitting, bending and stooping (sitting will be limited to about 5% of your day)

Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Requires the ability to lift 40 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to work within a public school setting

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

No or very limited exposure to physical risk

Exposure to childhood diseases

This position description does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbent may be asked to perform other functions and duties.Incumbent will be evaluated in part based upon performance of the responsibilities in this job description.

Qualifications

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to perform all job requirements satisfactorily and meet the Education/Experience, Personal kills/Characteristics,Reasoning Ability, Physical Conditions, Work Environment andEnvironmental Conditions listed below

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of theposition

Ability to read and understand English language, assist with elementary-school age homework, observe children duringactivities, respond to childrens needs, and assist in evacuation of the building during emergencies

High energy level

Resourceful and well organized

Strong commitment for doing what is right for young children

Strong customer service skills

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing and orally

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions ofthe position

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid drivers license or state issued ID.

GED or High School Diploma required.

Bilingual and Spanish speaking candidates highly

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CLAYTON CHILDCARE INC

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