Student Assistant - SACC

UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position: School-Age Child Care Student Assistant

Reports to: Site Supervisor

Employment Status: Regular/Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Rate of Pay: $14.75

Description: Responsible for assisting the supervisor and program aides in the care and nurturing of children in a safe and welcoming environment, implements activities and helps in carrying out the daily routine of the program.

Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM school days

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

• Must 16 years of age and eligible to obtain a work permit
• Must be enrolled in the Upper Arlington City School District
• Must be a junior or senior with an appropriate school record
• Ability to provide a signed medical statement and fingerprints for a criminal records check
• Experience working with children preferred but not required
• Completion of SACC orientation and training

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and positively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective active listening skills
• Ability to manage children in small & large groups
• Can understand and identify the individual needs of children in the program and adapt expectations and practices accordingly
• Such alternatives to the above required knowledge skills and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions:

• Assists in conducting activities and special events
• Communicates with the other SACC members
• Assists in the snack preparation and serving
• Assists to keep supplies and equipment in order
• Daily set-up/clean-up of program
• Interacts positively, using constructive guidance in appropriate social interactions and expected standards of behavior
• Enforces SACC policy
• Serves as a positive role model for the children
• Encouraging children's participation in multiple program activities
• Greets and interacts with parents daily, sharing positive information about a child whenever possible
• Interacts with parents, children, school personnel, and SACC staff in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner; refer appropriate questions to the Site Supervisor

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and engagement of children in assigned activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Equipment Operated:

• Copy machine
• Calculator
• Computer/printer
• Telephone/cellular phone
• Projector TV
• Other office equipment as needed

Additional Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Exposure to loud noises
• Interactions with unruly children
• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing
• Interruption of duties by students, visitors, staff and/or telephoning
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, see , read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the work place throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion,military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs andactivities, including employment opportunities.