POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Wraparound Care Specialist provides a safe, structured, and engaging environment for students participating in before and after school programming. This role supports the social-emotional well-being, enrichment, and supervision of students in a general school population setting.
The Wraparound Care Specialist ensures students begin and end their school day in a positive, supportive atmosphere that reinforces school expectations, promotes responsibility, and fosters meaningful relationships. This position plays a vital role in maintaining continuity between the school day and extended care programming.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Support Learning Continuity
- Reinforce skills introduced during the 4K instructional day through play-based and hands-on activities.
- Provide learning centers that promote early literacy, numeracy, and STEM exploration.
- Support social-emotional skill development, including sharing, cooperation, and self-regulation.
- Collaborate with the 4K Teacher to ensure alignment of routines, expectations, and learning goals.
- Maintain consistent behavioral and developmental supports.
b. Provide Safe and Engaging Wraparound Care
- Supervise students before and/or after the ½-day 4K instructional block.
- Plan age-appropriate activities including art, sensory play, movement, outdoor exploration, and quiet rest time.
- Establish predictable routines that foster independence and security.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment at all times.
- Monitor student health, safety, and well-being.
c. Promote Whole-Child Development
- Foster positive peer relationships and conflict resolution skills.
- Model respectful communication and problem-solving strategies.
- Encourage independence in daily routines such as snack, transitions, and clean-up.
- Support students with diverse needs, including IEPs or developmental differences, as applicable.
d. Family Communication and Collaboration
- Maintain positive, professional relationships with families.
- Communicate daily highlights and important information as needed.
- Support family engagement efforts consistent with WSTEM's mission and culture.
- Work collaboratively with the 4K Teacher and school staff to support student success.
e. Compliance and Professional Responsibilities
- Follow all state licensing regulations and school policies for childcare programs.
- Maintain accurate attendance and supervision records.
- Participate in required professional development and training.
- Support continuous improvement efforts aligned with charter school goals.