Under the general supervision of the Director of Pre-School and After-School Programs, is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate Afterschool Program in accordance with all relevant school policies and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provide and assist in implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children (preschool-8th grade) in the program.

• Provide, document and assist in implementing weekly and monthly schedule of activities.

• Provide Homework assistance.

• Serve nutritious snacks.

• Provide adequate equipment and activities to keep children engaged.

• Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times.

• Provide various experiences and activities for children including art, group games and community projects.

• Establish routines and provide positive guidance.

• Ensure children are visibly supervised at all times.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to explore and feel comfortable.

• Use appropriate behavior management and classroom discipline.

• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.

• Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.

• Be familiar with and carry out emergency procedures.

• Establish open communication with parents and co-workers regarding individual children’s behaviors.

• Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress.

• Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate.

• Participate in school activities, staff meeting and trainings.

May assist in the school lunch program and supervision of students during the lunch and recess period.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics
• Techniques used in controlling and motivating students
• Correct English usage, punctuation, and spelling and grammar
• Simple recordkeeping and record management
• Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with school age children
• Work with a large multi-age group
• Multi-task while dealing with constant interruptions
• Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Utilize team building, stress and time management, and effective verbal and listening skills
• Kneel, bend, crouch and reach constantly
• Work with periods of constant movement
• Safely lift and carry up to 35 pounds

Education and Experience

• 6-12 ECE units or take a minimum of 2 ECE units per semester (including summer session) until 12 units are attained.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR (infant and child) must be obtained within 30 days of being hired and kept current throughout employment

Certification of 15 hours of Preventative Health must be obtained within 30 days of being hired

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid California DL or ID
• Completion of applicable State forms
• TB test clearance (updated every two years)
• Pre-employment fingerprint clearance through Live Scan

Child and adult CPR and First Aid Certification attained within the first 30 days of employment

Work Calendar

10-month position

Minimum of 185 work days

Hours 11:30 am to 6:00 pm

The Sunol Glen Unified School District Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.