Aftercare Assistant
The Aftercare Assistant plays a crucial role in the Aftercare Supervisor's mission to provide children with a safe, academically enriching, and fun environment every day after school ends. The Assistant's primary responsibility is to ensure the proper supervision and safety of the children, assist in designing appropriate activities, and help record the program's progress. By assisting the Supervisor, the Assistant provides an enriching and educationally sound student experience based on their needs and interests. This is a part-time 20 hours a week, 42 weeks a year position.
The Aftercare Assistant reports to the Aftercare Supervisor; the nurse or Principal may provide direction and guidance regarding other protocols.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven ability to work well with children
- Experience with leading children/youth activities
- Knowledge of youth/children programs
- Basic understanding of business software applications such as Google Docs, Sheets, and HRIS systems
- Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic environment and organize time and workload effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the public, and program participants
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, and parents
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Ability to use various sports equipment used in the program
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Requires fingerprint/background check before starting date
Position Overview:
- Work hours: 2:15 pm-2:45 pm M, T, Th, F 1:15-1:45 W - school duty;
2:45 pm-6:15 pm M, T, Th, F;
1:15 pm-6:15 pm W - Aftercare; select days as needed - Ensure a warm, caring, and stimulating environment for children
- Supervise students from 3:00 p.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m.; the supervisor will monitor, and assistants may be asked to clock out due to low numbers
- Set an example for students by exhibiting honesty, respect, and integrity at all times
- Sign children in and out each day
- Help organize and supervise children doing homework; facilitate a quiet environment during the designated time
- Monitor students’ Chromebook screens and initiate consequences for improper use, if necessary.
- Maintain records and logs regarding children’s schedule of after-school clubs
- Check and verify proper identification according to Pinecrest Academy procedures, paying particular attention to instructions provided by parents or guardians
- Work as part of a dedicated team of Aftercare assistants, including minimal use of cell phone or other devices except for emergencies
- Help organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas and maintain a safe play environment
- Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior
- Supervise children’s toilet visits
- Supervise play activities, interacting with students as much as possible, always following indoor/outdoor rules (voices, clean up/maintaining visual contact from strategic vantage points, awareness of all children and their locations)
- Handle radio/walkie-talkie for communications with the team; use of the telephone is limited to emergencies
- Other duties may be assigned
