After School Program Worker

Primary Purpose

Provide after school care for students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of after school activities.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Instructional Support
  • Provide after school care for students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
  • Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
  • Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Student Management
  • Help supervise students after school, inside and outside classroom. This includes playground duty.
  • Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Other
  • Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
• Motion: Moderate walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress