School-Age Child Care Program Aide

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:  School-Age Child Care Program Aide
REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Regular/Part-time
FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt
SALARY:  $14.28/hr. - $14.86/hr.

DESCRIPTION:  Responsible for assisting the supervisor in the care and nurturing of children in a safe and welcoming environment, implements activities and helps in carrying out the daily routine of the program.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

          Qualifications:

Minimum of 18 years of age.

High school diploma of equivalent

Experience working with children preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively and positively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective active listening skills

Ability to manage children in small & large groups

Can understand and identify the individual needs of children in the program and adapt

expectations and practices accordingly

Such alternatives to the above required knowledge skills and abilities as the Supervisor and/or

Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions:

Accurately records and supervises the arrival/dismissal of each child.

Communicates with the other SACC members and parents.

Assists in the snack preparation and serving.

Assists to keep supplies and equipment in order.

Attends the Supervisor’s monthly meetings, give input on ideas for curriculum planning.

Daily set-up/clean up of program.

Interacts positively, using constructive guidance in appropriate social interactions and expected

standards of behavior.

Enforces SACC policy.

Will complete an Incident/Injury reporting of minor and serious injuries.

Encouraging children’s participation in multiple program activities.

• Greets and interacts with parents daily, sharing positive information about a child whenever possible.
• Interacts with parents, children, school personnel, and SACC staff in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner; refer appropriate questions to the Site Supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety and engagement of children in assigned activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Equipment Operated:

Copy machine

Calculator

Computer/printer

Telephone/cellular phone

Projector TV

Other office equipment as needed

Additional Working Conditions:

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Exposure to loud noises

Interactions with unruly children

Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing

Interruption of duties by students, visitors, staff and/or telephoning

Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, see , read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion,military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs andactivities, including employment opportunities.