Job Description

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL MONITOR I

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This is a part-time position, 3.5 hrs/day, 183 days per school year. - This position works for our afterschool childcare program typical schedule 2:00pm-5:30pm

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist an on-site director, classroom teacher, or other responsible staff member in providing a safe and quality environment for students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administer first aid and medications according to established policies and procedures. Perform a broad variety of health services for students. Assist students with personal hygiene needs: toileting, diapering, feeding, etc. Monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students. Assist the on-site director, classroom teacher ore other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students. Assist with organizing materials for conducting special training activities. Promote positive parent and child interactions and activities. Participate in staff activities and in special training programs. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques. Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Learn child guidance principles and practices. Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, nad staff, both orally and in writing. Print and write legibly. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. Monitor, observe and report student's behavior according to approval policies and procedures. Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience working with children in an organized setting.