Dragons Kids Club Assistant

Litchfield Independent School District; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Litchfield Independent School District is seeking a Casual Worker for the Dragon Kids Club at Community Education. The role involves supervising children, assisting with activities, enforcing safety rules, serving snacks, and aiding with end-of-day pickup.

Applicants must be 16+ and have or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification. Hours are Monday–Friday with up to 29 hours per week, working within a supportive education environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ years old.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Be present in the childcare area during program hours and follow health/safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Supervisor as directed.
• Supervise play activities and enforce safety rules.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of program materials.
• Communicate with the Program Supervisor about difficult behavior.
• Assist children with self-care activities.
• Serve snacks and clean up after activities.
• Assist with end-of-day pickup and cleanup.
• Remain with children at all times during program hours.
• Follow state and school health/safety procedures, including drills.
• Know emergency procedures and participate in tornado/fire drills.
• Complete required training; contact Grant Solem with questions.

Skills

Supervision of children

Safety compliance

Program activity support

Communication with supervisor

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

• Position Type: Casual Worker/ Dragon Kids Club
• Date Posted: 7/18/2024
• Location: Community Education
• Date Available: open
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Schedule Hours/Days

Monday-Friday, varied hours up to 29 hours a week

Applicants must be 16+ years of age or older.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assist the Program Supervisor as directed.
2. Supervise play activities as requested by the Program Supervisor by:
   a) Participating with children in group games b) Enforcing Safety Rules
   c) Intervening when children are likely to injure themselves or each other d) Remain with the children at all times
3. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of program materials as requested by the Program Supervisor.
4. Communicate with the Program Supervisor regarding difficult individual behavior.
5. Assist the children with self-care activities.
6. Assist with serving snacks and cleaning up.
7. Assist with end of day pick up which includes but is not limited to, putting away cabinets, tables, carpet, sweeping and checking bathrooms.
8. Be present in the childcare area at all times during program hours except in the case of an emergency.
9. Follow state and school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program, which includes but is not limited to hand washing, sanitary measures, playground safety rules, and rules regarding the use of supplies and equipment.
10. Become knowledgeable of emergency files and emergency procedures.
11. Know the tornado and fire drill procedures for the program and assist in the supervision of the drills.
12. Current CPR and First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
13. Complete necessary training. Contact Grant Solem, Litchfield Community Education Director at 320.693.2354 with questions