CHILD CARE MONITOR II (PART-TIME)

Position Goal

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

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Adhere to Before and After School Child Care Quality Standards.
• Directly supervise and 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 planning and evaluating activities and scheduling for children.
• Procure equipment and assist in cleanup of supplies for planned activities.
• Assist in reporting student incidents to the 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• A standard high school diploma or an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• A minimum of one (1) year of documented experience and/or training working in a school-based aftercare program.
• Must have completed the BASCC Comprehensive Child Care Components I and II (a certified teacher does not need to attend Component Training). In addition, at least ten (10) hours of approved BASCC Child Care training is required every year of employment.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required for the position and is maintained.
• Computer skills are required as needed for the position.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• OR
• Must have completed 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 ten (10) hours of approved BASCC Child Care training is required every year of employment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for the position and must be maintained.
• 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.