School Age Child Care, Associate

School Age Child Care - Associate

Purpose Statement

The job of School Age Child Care - Associate is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the school age program within assigned areas with specific responsibility for implementing programs and activities for the personal and emotional growth of the children; assisting in the monitoring of student activities and plans; adhering to safety standards and quality practices within the program.

Essential Functions

• Establishes positive individual relationships with students, parents, building staff and SACC staff (e.g. greeting parents, sharing positive interactions about the student''s day, etc.) for the purpose of building student confidence and self esteem and/or positive relationships.
• Facilitates assigned projects and activities (e.g. FYIs, attendance sheets, behavior documentation forms, accident reports, set-up, clean-up, drills, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of meeting established timelines and objectives.
• Follows student success plans (e.g. IEP, program behavior plans, etc.) for the purpose of observing, documenting, reporting, and following the established plans.
• Maintains assigned area (e.g. setting up program assigned spaces, following cleaning guidelines and following state regulations, etc.) for the purpose of creating a clean, comfortable, stimulating, and/or supportive environment.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. classroom, restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, library, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings, required training, certifications, and in-service presentations (e.g. staff meeting, professional development trainings, and required certifications., etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. cleaning, decorating classrooms, doing bulletin boards, sorting and preparing supplies, preparing and setting up for daily program and special events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of School Age Child Care.
• Prepares lessons and/or club time activities appropriate for individuals or small groups of children (e.g. assigned designated theme based curriculum, national school age celebrations; Week of the Young Child, Lights on After School, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals and objectives.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; methods of motivating and controlling children; and awareness of codes, regulations, and laws related to counseling students.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices, managing and motivating students.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: providing direction and leadership; communicating with persons of varied backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; and adapting to changing priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job''s functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job''s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 45% sitting, 45% walking, 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt