Before and After School Program Aide, West Valley

Position Overview

The After School Program Aide will support and supervise students in grades K through 8th in a structured after-school environment. Key responsibilities include preparing activities, supervising students, monitoring play, assisting with homework, enforcing rules, and maintaining cleanliness.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, organize, and execute scheduled activities under the direction of the LKC Lead.
• Supervise students to ensure their safety and promote positive behavior.
• Monitor students and ensure safe play on swings and play structures during outdoor activities.
• Oversee students during meal/snack breaks.
• Engage with students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Enforce program rules and promptly address behavior concerns.
• Monitor and report any incidents involving students to the LKC Program Administrator.
• Stand and walk throughout the entire program duration, including outdoor rotations, to monitor and assist students.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of activity areas.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have the ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience in working with children is a value add.
• Create a safe, engaging, and interactive environment.
• Positively interact with all students.
• Collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Maintain a professional appearance.

Background Checks

• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
• AZ Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card must be obtained and held at all times.

Physical And Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• Travel between campuses is required for required training.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds is required, with occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
• May spend long periods of time outdoors for outside rotations.
• Must have the ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone;
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.