Job Title:Program Assistant-

Department:Child Care

Reports To:Autumn Speer, Program Director

(940)767-7071

autumn.speer@southsideyouthsenter.com

Salary/ Availability:$10.00/hour (90 day Introductory Period), $11.00 starting on the employees 91st day of employment. $0.50/every 6 months based on employee performance evaluations not to exceed $13.00/Hourly.

Monday-Friday 2:30-06:00 (School Year)

Monday- Friday 7:30-06:00 (Summer/ School Breaks and Holidays)

Some Saturdays 8:00-1:00pm for Staff Development

Job Summary:After-School and Summer Program Assistants are the front line child-care providers at our lively and energetic center. They provide care for groups of up to 16 children at a time, while keeping the children engaged in and ensuring the health and safety of the children, and cleanliness of the center at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the safety of all children in the group ranging in ages from 5-13 years old

Actively engaged with students while implementing a STEAM-based curriculum

Follow curriculum/lesson plans to facilitate the planned activities

Provide support to fellow staff members

Ensure compliance with all relevant state regulations and standards

Serve as a role model to the children in the group through appearance and actions

Maintain an environment that is safe, clean, and inviting

Transport children from school to center, and on field trips on one of the Southside Youth Senter vans (must be 21 years of age).

Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Must be able to pass Texas Department of Health and Human Services Background Check and Fingerprints

Must possess or be able to obtain valid Pediatric/Adult CPR and First Aid, as well as food handlers certification.

Must Possess a valid Drivers license or State ID

6 months employment in licensed child-care preferred but not required.

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