After School Care Worker

Summary:

Responsible for the supervision of students in school’s extended care program. Supervise all activities that take place as part of the program and ensure the safety of each child attending the school’s extended care program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure that site appearance, cleanliness and safe environment are appropriately maintained.
• At least 18 years of age
• Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant and foster positive connections between participants. Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.
• Actively participate in all aspects of staff or member development, including supervision, team meetings, orientation, and training.
• Communicate appropriate information to parents.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Assist in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents assigned by site coordinator.
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Assist and supervise children during all activities.
• Clean-up site when children depart. Inspect and return supplies to appropriate place. Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service ofthe organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and site events as requested.
• Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, school staff, community members and partners.
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Prepare and gather materials and supplies prior to programs daily.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and child care guidelines in a pro-active manner, making the safety and care of children primary focus.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Effectively manage assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy. Report observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to site coordinator or school principal.
• Complete all other relevant programmatic duties assigned by supervisor
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate for students of various ages and with various abilities.
• Assist children with meal/snack time and clean-up.
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education
• High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development.
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• At least 18 years of age
• Reliable transportation
• License and Credentials

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have good written and verbal skills;
• Adapt, facilitate and evaluate age-appropriate activities with and for the group
• Demonstrate the attributes and qualities of a positive role model.
• Understand and apply basic child and adolescent development principles.
• Identify potential risk factors (in a program environment) and take measures to reduce risk.
• Work as part of a team and shows professionalism.
• Involve and empower youth.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
• Communicate and develop positive relationships with youth
• Care for, involve and work with families and community.
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Interact with and relate to youth in ways that support asset building.