CHILD CARE MONITOR I

About the role

To conduct the planned activities for the Before and After School Care on-site program so that it is a safe and enriching program for the participants.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Before and After School Child Care Quality Standards.
• Directly supervise or facilitate activities or areas to provide appropriate experiences for children.
• Set and maintain appropriate standards for children’s behavior using non-punitive methods, which teach self-discipline while supporting children’s self-esteem.
• Provide direct supervision of play areas and children’s activities to ensure safety and quality.
• Participate in evaluating activities and scheduling for children.
• Assist in procuring equipment and cleanup of supplies for planned activities.
• Report incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Provide timely input on needed program supplies and materials.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with all other staff members.
• Interact positively with all parents and refer questions and concerns to the Child Care Supervisor as appropriate.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Requirements

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program is required.
• Any volunteer work, experience, and/or training working with school-age children in a group supervision setting is required.
• Within the 1st year must complete the BASCC Comprehensive Child Care Components I and II.
• OR within the 1st year must complete the Florida Department of Children and Families (My Florida) three modules: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (SNP-10 hours), Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (UDAP-5 hours), and School-Age Appropriate Practices (SAP – 5 hours) (a Preschool (PSP) certification is not acceptable).
• In addition, at least 10 hours of approved BASCC Child Care training is required every year of employment.
• Computer skills are required as needed for the position.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Pay

Hourly rate at the minimum of the assigned salary range.

Schedule

Temporary/Substitute position.