Aftercare Assistant

Position Summary:

The aftercare assistant helps the Aftercare Supervisor provide children with a safe, academically enriching, and fun environment every day after school ends. The Assistant's job is to help ensure the proper supervision and safety of the children, assist in designing appropriate activities, and help record the progress of the program. The Assistant helps the Supervisor provide an enriching and educationally sound experience for students 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 prior to 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 special 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

Reporting Structure:
This position reports directly to the Aftercare Supervisor, who reports to the Lower School Principal.

Pinecrest Academy seeks motivated faculty and staff who are committed to implementing our educational philosophy of Integral Formation, developing the human, intellectual, spiritual, and apostolic dimensions of the whole child. Our mission is to form our students into Christian leaders who will transform society.

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