After-School Program Assistant (Part-Time) - 26/27 School Year

Principle Responsibilities

• Aid in actively supervising the children at all times, ensuring their well-being and safety.
• Help students with homework and lead some small group activities and games as needed.
• Use positive behavior management techniques to set and maintain expectations for the program.
• Follow the DaVinci Academy PBIS program, utilizing positive strategies to support the social and emotional development of all students.
• Recognize the needs of children at different stages of development.
• Set up the space(s) while checking the program's equipment, ensuring it is adequate before the program starts each day.
• Clean up after snack time each day.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Work with other members of the staff as a team.
• Ensure staff and children leave the locations used clean and tidy each day.
• Report issues to the After-School Program Lead and After-School Enrichment Coordinator as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children is preferred.

Ability

• Work well with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Successfully work with young children.
• Utilize appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Identify, interpret, and follow school policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively.
• Work outside, in the cafeteria, gym, classrooms, or other spaces with moderate noise level.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lift up to 20 pounds.

Physical Demands

• Walk within the school building and grounds.
• Occasionally stand for short periods.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Close vision required.