After School Community Services Assistant II, III

City of Fontana; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fontana is seeking staff to work in its After School Program, providing educational, enrichment and recreational activities for students.

The position is part-time, up to 28 hours weekly, with a typical schedule from 11am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Applicants must be 18 or older and be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certifications within 60 days of hire; a CA driver's license may be required for certain positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in organized recreation, child care or teaching.
• Ability to work with students in reading, spelling and mathematics.
• Ability to supervise and lead group activities.
• Ability to follow policies and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and organizing recreation activities.
• Work with students in reading, spelling, mathematics and other subjects; assist with computer skills.
• Assist in monitoring program compliance with laws, rules and regulations.
• Supervise children/participants at park site or facility; lead group activities.
• Distribute, monitor and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Recommend and/or assist in implementing goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures.
• Provide information and referrals to program participants, school officials and community groups regarding the program.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

Skills

Reading & math tutoring

Supervision of children/participants

Organizing recreation activities

Communication & written skills

Computer basic skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Information & referrals to program

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or 48 college units

Special proficiency testing completed

Job description

Under supervision, staff will perform duties in our After School Program consisting of an educational, enrichment and recreational environment.

Work schedule will NOT exceed 28 hours per week; schedule is generally 11am – 6pm (varies from site to site), Monday through Friday and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The employee must have the ability to:

• Work with students in reading, spelling, mathematics and other subjects, assist with computer skills.
• Assist in supervising and organizing recreation activities.
• Assist in monitoring program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Supervise children/participants at park site or facility; lead group activities.
• Distribute, monitor and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Recommend and/or assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures.
• Provide information and referrals to program participants, school officials and community groups regarding program being offered.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

Working Conditions

Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or unleveled and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors.

Candidates must be age 18 or older.

Experience

• Assistant II – A minimum of one (1) year organized recreation, child care, or teaching.
• Assistant III – Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in education, recreational programming or a closely related field including supervisory experience. Must have knowledge of teaching curriculum or learning based programs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. In addition, one of the following is required: An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college; or completion of two (2) years of higher education (48 semester units/72 quarter units); or successful completion of special proficiency testing.

Licenses/Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR and basic first aid certifications within sixty (60) days of hire are required. A valid CA driver’s license may be required for certain positions.