Adventure Club Worker

Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School in Maryville, Tennessee is seeking an Adventure Club Worker to support after-school programming for school-age children. You'll help plan age-appropriate activities, assist with homework, prepare snacks, and maintain a safe, clean learning environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent, reliable transportation, and strong communication and classroom skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children, including routines, meals, and safe play.
• Encourage age-appropriate learning and socialization.
• Monitor health, behavior, and safety; report concerns.
• Introduce children to arts, music, sports, and other activities.
• Assist with homework and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Keep records related to child care.

Skills

Child care

Communication

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Maryville City School District Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School - Maryville, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Adventure Club Worker

Maryville City School District Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School - Maryville, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Maryville City School District

Job Details

Job ID: 4922516
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 15, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Purpose Statement

The position of Adventure Club Worker was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within the assigned after school program with specific responsibility for organizing and directing age-appropriate activities for school age students; preparing and serving snacks; providing assistance with homework; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.

This position reports to the Adventure Club Director.

Essential Functions

• Providing care for children, such as setting schedules and routines, feeding, and cleaning rooms and toys.
• Developing and encouraging age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, sharing, etc.
• Maintaining a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents.
• Helping children discover new interests by introducing them to art, music, sports, and other potential hobbies.
• Ensuring children are learning positive behaviors and providing guidance or approved discipline, as needed.
• Keeping records relating to child care.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• More education and experience may be required or preferred.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Additional licenses, certifications, or training may be beneficial or required.
• Decisiveness, patience, and stamina to chase after, lift, or carry children.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Exceptional communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of stages of childhood development.
• Attentiveness to the needs and safety of children.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing position functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 90% walking and/or standing. The position is performed in a clean atmosphere, under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackson Melton , Adventure Club Director
• Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School
• Email: [e-mail]