Job Description

Job Title: Program Staff

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Branch Director, provide supervision of students on site as well as assist staff with implementation of program, materials, attendance and record keeping.

Representative Duties:

Supervise inside and outside play, arts and craft activities; oversee participate in literacy/mathematics portion and homework completion activities. Assist in completion and correction of homework.

Maintain discipline

and ensure a safe environment. Help provide a comfortable, safe and stimulating environment to effectively meet the needs of children. On-going communication with staff, students, parents, school personnel and other community members.
Perform related duties assigned that include but are not limited to:

Assisting in completion of all assigned paperwork,

answering of the program telephone and maintaining a structure and consistency for the program. Prepare and follow a plan of on-going daily and weekly activities and special projects. Participate in program-related meetings as required. Maintain neat classroom environments. Help to build in children's regular participation in the clean up and maintenance of the classroom into the program structure. Assist in supervising snack distribution and clean-up daily. Administer basic first aid as required. Participate in available workshops and training programs.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Methods, practices and procedures used in maintaining an effective and cooperative After School Program of activities for children. Policies governing the conduct and safety of program participants. Principles of supervision. Basic first aid & CPR practices. Recreational activities for children of a variety of ages.
Abilities to:

Work independently without close supervision. Follow oral & written instructions. Maintain an understanding of the needs and behavior of children of a variety of ages. Prepare and follow a program of daily, weekly and special activities and projects. Gain the confidence of children of a variety of ages. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Administer basic first aid & CPR.

Education & Experience

Must be 18 years old. High School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent. Valid California Driver's License

Licenses & Other Requirements

Valid First-Aid Certificate and CPR issued by an authorized agency preferred and maintained on an as needed basis.

Working Conditions

Environment:

Classroom and playground equipment.
Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time supervising student activities. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to store supplies. Kneeling and crouching or bending at the waist to assist students. Participate in outside sport activities with children.
Hazards:

Incumbents may have contact with blood or other body fluids from ill or injured children.
Schedule: Weekday afternoons

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Work Location: In person