Butcher Green-GVSD-Part-time Caring Communities Child Care Staff

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and model the mission, vision, and guiding principles of LINC and the Caring Communities Before and After School Program.
• Plan and facilitate children’s activities while interacting in a warm and motivating way including recreational, youth development, and academic activities.
• Support site based activities and services.

Basic “Big Six” Expectations for School-Age Care Programs

• Prepare daily lessons and organize the physical environment to maintain the interest of children and encourage learning.
• Supervise activities in a way that maintains ‘eyes-on’ all children, thereby keeping the children safe and accounted for at all times.
• Create an environment that is respectful of children and provides a fun, imaginative and educational experience.
• Involves the children and families in planning activities.
• Observe each child’s progress and communicate with families daily as directed by site coordinator.
• Assist children in working together and resolving conflicts in a positive manner.
• Aid in the preparation of snacks, meals, and daily program setup/cleanup.

Documentation and Attendance

• Maintain daily attendance reports and all other required documentation (i.e., incident/injury reports, sign-in/sign-out, medication logs, permission slips, attendance, enrollment and data update forms, etc.).

Availability and Training

• Be on-time and readily available for scheduled work at the site, as well as troubleshooting and quick response interventions to address emerging needs.
• Attend all required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Team members are required to complete at least 12 hours of in-service training each year, plus have a current CPR and First Aid certification.

Education and Experience

Minimum high school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent from college or technical school; or five plus years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.