Temp Aide - Latchkey

Various elementary locations: hours vary by site, as needed. Maximum of 15 hours per week.

About the Role

The Group Leader provides for the health, safety, and well-being of all children during after-school program hours (K.A.R. 28-4-587). Under the supervision of a SAP Director or Designee, the Group Leader must implement and supervise program activities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate emotional maturity and sound judgment to foster positive, healthy relationships with children (K.A.R. 28-4-587).
• Understand and implement age-appropriate activities and services.
• Participate in at least 15 inservice hours of training per school year to meet KDHE requirements.
• Supervise children outdoors, on field trips, and during various weather conditions.
• Accommodate children or youth with special needs requiring specialized services, interventions, or technologies (K.A.R. 28-4-576 (k)).
• Provide child care and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, children, and parents.
• Change assignments on short notice and perform in a positive, cooperative manner.
• Make decisions, prioritize tasks, and direct children in case of an emergency.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must be free from physical, mental, and emotional handicaps that could impact the health, safety, and welfare of children (K.A.R. 28-4-590).
• Ability to walk long distances, respond rapidly in emergencies, stand for long periods, bend, twist, balance, stoop, and climb steps.
• Lift up to 20 pounds and report to work on time.

Requirements

• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of KDHE regulations for school-age programs.
• Knowledge of SAP record-keeping, procedures, and routines.
• Ability to supervise, communicate clearly, and give directions to children (K.A.R. 28-4-587).
• At least 1 year of experience working with children (preferred).