JOB TITLEQUEST Assistant Program Coordinator APCFLSA STATUS Non-ExemptBENEFITS STATUS Part-Time 27.5 hours weeklySALARY RANGE Hourly 16.66 – 22.96 BASED ON EXPERIENCEGENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBUnder limited supervision performs highly skilled and responsible supervisory work of the before and after school childcare program in the schools QUEST. In addition to the generic duties and responsibilities below a list of more specific duties may be included according to the needs of the individual position.REPORTS TO Principal QUEST Program Coordinator and QUEST Central Office StaffMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma required and must be at least 18 years old.Experience with elementary middle school children preferred.Basic School Age Child Care Training required within 3 months of hire date CPR and First Aid training required within six weeks of hire date and Annual Professional Development training.Must have or obtain a School Bus Drivers License&mdashMay be waived by the QUEST Central Office Staff.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSDuring the school year QUEST Assistant Program Coordinators must be available to work 600am-800am and 230pm-6pm Monday through Friday according to the Catawba County Schools calendar. Afternoon work hours may fluctuate to meet the needs of enrolled children.Summer QUEST work hours vary and will be between 6am-6pm Monday - Friday.QUEST Assistant Program Coordinators may be instructed to work at various sites to meet the needs of our program. Hours are determined by the QUEST Program Services Director based on enrollment.QUEST Assistant Program Coordinators independently maintain appropriate supervision of a group of 13-24 children as defined by the NC Child Care regulations and plan and conduct age-appropriate activities.Maintain proper supervision of students at all times in accordance with Section .1800 of the NC Child Care Regulations and the QUEST Catawba County Schools Student Code of Conduct discipline policies. Provide appropriate discipline when needed and in accordance with Section .1800 of the NC Child Care Regulations and the QUEST Catawba County Schools Student Code of Conduct discipline policies.Assist the QUEST Program Coordinator with food service and Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP duties and associated sanitation tasks.Handle discipline problems according to the QUESTCatawba County Schools Student Code of Conduct discipline policies.Assist the QUEST Program Coordinator in keeping the program area clean which includes sweeping mopping and sanitizing floors tables and bathrooms maintaining proper use and storage of schoolQUEST equipment.Organize and maintain activity areas materials and supplies and equipment needed for daily activities. Keep the QUEST Program Coordinator advised of equipment and materials that need to be replaced or repaired.Other duties as assigned by the QUEST Program Coordinator or QUEST Central Office Staff.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS In the absence of the QUEST Program CoordinatorOversight and supervision of QUEST Staff per licensing and sanitation regulations.Oversight and supervision of QUEST Staffs’ planned program activities as required for licensing.Oversight and supervision of staff compliance with attendance procedures per licensure regulations.Oversight and supervision of staff compliance with mealsnack service per Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP regulations.Data entry and maintenance of software database to include child and family data accounting data and other information as assigned by the QUEST Central Office Staff.Maintains QUEST site to be in compliance with all licensing requirements at all times.Keeps current attendance snack menus activity plans emergency contact numbers and other required documents posted for parent and public review at all times as required by licensure.Attends Program Coordinator&rsquos monthly meeting individual monthly conferences or other called meetings by the QUEST Central Office Staff. Only if Program Coordinator cannot be present at any said meetingsOther duties as assigned by the QUEST Program Coordinator or QUEST Central Office StaffMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPhysical Requirements Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds regularly 50 pounds infrequently. Must be able to walk for a large portion of the day and stand for extended periods sometimes exceeding one hour. Must be able to crouch kneel stoop and reach as needed.Interpersonal Communication Requires the ability to speak andor signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.Language Ability Requires the ability to read regulations instructions forms and documents and to implement and utilize these successfully.Intelligence Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.Verbal Aptitude Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.Numerical Aptitude Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas to add subtract divide and multiply.Motor Coordination Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using a computer.Interpersonal Temperament Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate to high levels of stress. Must be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of professionals interacting with child care services.Physical Communications Requires the ability to talk write and hear.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESGeneral knowledge of standard office procedures.Ability to utilize positive human relation skills with all staff parents and students in promoting top quality educational and developmentally appropriate activities.Ability to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette.Ability to reason make judgments and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to work without supervision.Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.DISCLAIMERThis job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment salary or benefits.