Cub Club After School Program Assistant

Basic Function and Responsibility: Under general supervision, and according to established guidelines and lesson plans, the Cub Club Site Assistant will assist the Site Coordinator in administrative tasks such as sign-in/sign-out procedures, communication with parents, and recruitment of students to the program. The site assistant may supervise an assigned group of children and will help to provide the necessary physical and emotional care while carrying out developmental activities.

Position Type: Part-Time

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to nurture children, plan and implement age-appropriate activities for them
• Must be able to take initiative
• Must be able to interact with parents in a professional manner and elicit the trust necessary to handle daily communication with parents effectively
• Must be able to take direction and work cooperatively with others
• Must be able to supervise a group of children while attending to the immediate needs of one child

Minimum Experience:

• Experience working with children
• Front office or other administrative support duties

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist and supervise children during all activities.
• Develop, plan, and prepare instructional aides/materials for activities.
• Ensure that appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the site is appropriately maintained.
• Assist children with meal/snack time and clean-up.
• Assist Site Coordinator with site paperwork, i.e., daily notes, student accident reports, attendance records.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, site events and parent meetings as requested.
• Accept temporary work assignments.
• In the event the Site Coordinator is not available, take responsibility for the site.
• Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is in good working condition and is used/maintained properly.
• Communicate appropriate information to parents.
• Maintain documentation on aspects of the site and children.
• Assist with planning and implementing events.
• Present a professional attitude including ethical and responsible behaviors.
• Maintain knowledge of children''s intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and character development and the importance of the development of all of these.
• Convey a sense of integrity and warmth and a genuine caring for the development of each child.
• Maintain confidentiality for parents, children, staff and management.
• Meet all state and district requirements for the position including maintaining required training hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment (up to 45 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Position Type:Part-Time