Kids Club Aide

Part-time after-school position with expected work hours of 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

About the role

The Kids Club Aide will support students and staff in our after-school program, helping to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment that reflects Biblical Christian values. You’ll work alongside fellow aides and the Kids Club Coordinator to implement activities that promote social, emotional, and academic growth, all while integrating Christian-based principles as outlined in the Valley Christian Schools Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for ministering to students through encouragement and example
• Exercise open and respectful communication with fellow aides, supervisors, and other school staff
• Assist in managing student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines
• Adhere to and honor Valley Christian’s standards, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Assist with check-in and check-out processes for after-school attendees
• Supervise students on the playground and maintain a visual on all students
• Implement playground rules
• Plan and execute crafts, games, and activity centers for attendees
• Assist with set up and breakdown of crafts, games, and centers
• Wipe down tables and counters
• Secure doors and play areas
• Maintain professional communication with fellow VCS staff, students, and parents
• Help students with homework when needed

Requirements

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony to others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Ability to multi-task with organization
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Able to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets for tracking student attendance
• Be flexible to stay late if a parent arrives late
• Ability to communicate with parents when students misbehave during Kids Club
• Able to create a weekly schedule for Kids Club attendees
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred
• Must comply with background check procedures at time of hiring

Physical Requirements

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story)
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Frequent walking throughout the campus
• Work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs
• Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th grade big school opportunities in a small school environment across our two East Valley Campuses. Established in 1982, VCS provides nearly 1,100 Kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts, cutting-edge STEM programs, and a supporting community. The mission of Valley Christian Schools is to equip students to be culture changers for Christ by delivering academic excellence, facilitating spiritual growth, and building lifelong community. Valley Christian is highly accredited by both ACSI and Cognia, has been ranked as one of the Top Workplaces in Arizona for four consecutive years, and continues to achieve an “A” rating on Niche.com.

Pay

$16.25 - $19.25 hourly