Before and After School Assistant - Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes all tasks assigned by director, assistant director, or leader.
• Follows procedures as stated in the ECS Procedures Manual.
• Participates and plays with students in structured and unstructured activities.
• Maintains safe conditions for students and staff.
• Follows and enforces program discipline policies and procedures.
• Aids in maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, curriculum, and program quality.
• Demonstrates excellent communication with parents, students, school staff, and coworkers.
• Fulfills district policies and goals and uses district facilities with care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Works directly under the supervision of the director, assistant director, or leader.
• Each year of employment requires completion of at least 15 clock hours of training.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must hold a current First Aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work with school age children.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Prior Certifications and Licenses

• N/A

Prior Experience

• Experience working in a paid licensed child-care program, teaching assistant/para-educator, or licensed teaching.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds).
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing.
• Frequent bending, reaching, climbing.
• Visual concentration.
• Squatting.
• Working with others.