Extended Care Assistant (3:00-6:00pm)

About the role

The Extended Care Assistant supports and advances the mission of FCS by directing the activities of our extended care students; reports to the Extended Care Coordinator and is evaluated by the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Arrives promptly and stays until such time as necessary responsibilities are completed
• Develops a warm rapport with students and a positive, secure environment; trains students in habits and routines which are part of the FCS philosophy; maintains excellent student conduct and attention
• Keeps accurate sign-in/sign-out sheets and any other appropriate records
• Prepares Bible lessons and weekly and seasonal crafts, integrating Biblical principles throughout the program
• Prays regularly for each child and faithfully follows the Biblical guidelines of the school
• Covers a Christian perspective in daily interactions and conversations with sensitivity and love with parents and students
• Maintains student and family confidentiality and refrains from discussing issues outside of extended care with parents
• Supervises students on the playground or in the gym, observing principles of safety at all times
• Interacts with students, building relationships through one-on-one and group activities
• Engages in physical play with children in grades Pre-K up to 5th
• Supervises restroom time
• Helps keep the extended care rooms tidy and the materials organized
• Maintains organization of storage areas
• Helps at snack time with opening drinks and assisting with cleaning tables or desks after snack
• Puts materials away and prepares new materials for the next day
• Keeps the extended care rooms attractive and inviting; if applicable, keeps bulletin boards current
• If supervising homework time, assures a quiet work environment and assists students in their areas of struggle
• Affords assistance with other tasks as needed
• Attends Prayer 'N' Share regularly (if contract hours accommodate)
• Prompt and faithful with any assigned supervision duties
• Checks email regularly and completes timecard promptly

Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord and the Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people
• Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church
• Commitment to a Biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior
• If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship
• Strong commitment to Christian education
• Ability to maintain an orderly learning atmosphere
• Enthusiastic, sensitive, loving rapport with students, openness with parents and staff
• Well organized, diligent, creative
• Ability to carry out physical requirements related to the job and building environment, such as (but not limited to) climbing stairs and supervising students both out-of-doors and indoors

Skills

• Dress modestly, following the Staff Dress Code
• Demonstrates professional responsibility in being punctual and diligent in attendance
• Seeks an awareness of the total school vision and serves willingly in special areas which enhance the overall effectiveness of the ministry

Benefits

• Annual CPR and First Aid Training certification
• Staff Health Report submission in a timely manner

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD