ASP Worker

About the role

The job of After School Program Aide is done for the purpose of providing after school care to include supervision of students and assisting with planning and conducting student activities. The Direct Supervisor is the Building Principal.

Responsibilities

• Supports instruction and supervision for assigned students
• Assists in screening and selecting material and equipment for program use
• Assists in maintaining assigned records
• Attends After School Program staff meetings
• Models appropriate behavior
• Monitors for student safety by recognizing potentially dangerous situations
• Maintains a pleasant and professional attitude with staff, students, and parents
• Employs a variety of behavior management techniques
• Respects the cultures and values of families in the program

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some 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, and 40% standing.

Qualifications

Maintains all licenses and certifications. Clearances include Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance. The job is classified as Fair Labor Standards Act Non-Exempt.

Skills

Required skills include operating standard office equipment, preparing and maintaining accurate records, adhering to safety practices and procedures, and promoting activities and/or events. Knowledge of concepts of grammar and punctuation, stages of child development and learning styles, age appropriate activities, and school safety and security practices is also required. Ability to schedule activities, collate data, and use job-related equipment is necessary, as well as flexibility to work with others, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.