After-school Day Care Worker 26-27 SY

Primary Purpose

Assist in supervising and planning activities for young children in an after-school program.

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preferred)
• First Aid & CPR Certified

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner and maintain discipline
• Knowledge of educational and child care techniques
• Ability to develop imaginative group activities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

• 3 to 12 months of related experience in child care required

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement a culturally appropriate program for young children
• Plan and implement culturally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
• Develop daily activity plans
• Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
• Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling
• Provide opportunities for rest time and complete homework
• Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities
• Provide nutritious snacks
• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
• Implement positive discipline when required
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
• Be familiar with emergency procedures
• Ensure equipment and the facility is clean, well maintained, and safe at all times
• Maintain program administration
• Keep parents informed of program expectations, activities and their child’s progress
• Develop and maintain current, accurate, and confidential client files
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students; may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary Information

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay grade: IS 1

Days/Months: 182-20hrs/week

Terms: n/a