Before & After Care Worker
About the role
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™. As a Before & After Care Worker, you will be responsible for assisting in maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students during authorized before or after school programs in accordance with CSUSA policy and established school procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground and in other designated locations
- Helping and supervising students during authorized before or after school programs
- Reflecting a professional manner and providing excellent customer service
- Resolving conflicts with children and parents
- Being firm but friendly
- Being courteous and professional when dealing with parents, children, and co‑workers
- Reporting to the Director of the Before and After Care Program and to the school principal
- Following proper student sign‑in and dismissal procedures for Before Care
- Following proper student check‑in and dismissal procedures for After Care
- Monitoring students
- Observing who enters and leaves the childcare area
- Passing out snacks
- Playing with students on the playground
- Tutoring and assisting students with homework
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or higher education credential
- Previous experience as daycare assistant or summer camp counselor, preferred
- Must like children
- Commitment to company values
- Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable
Work Environment
- Usual school working conditions
- May be noisy during high student traffic
Physical Demands
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- No physical exertion required
- Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity
- Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
FLSA Overtime Category
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.