Before and After School Assistant - Arrowhead Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Before and After School Assistant to supervise students in a child care program. The role involves maintaining safety, promoting community relations, and assisting with various activities under the guidance of a director. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to working with children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• 15 clock hours of training required each year.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the child care program.
• Assist with maintenance and proper storage of equipment.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Communication

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Before and After School Assistant - Arrowhead Elementary School

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FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION PLAN: Educational Support Personnel
PAY RANGE: Range 3
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SUPERVISOR: Before and After School Director or designee
LAST UPDATED: 12/20/2023

JOB SUMMARY

Active supervision of students in the school-based child care program under the guidance of a qualified leader, assistant director or director. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes all tasks assigned by director, assistant director, or leader.
• Follow procedures as stated in the ECS Procedures Manual.
• Participates and plays with students in structured and unstructured activities.
• Maintains safe conditions for students and staff.
• Follows and enforces program discipline policies and procedures.
• Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, curriculum, and program quality.
• Demonstrates excellent communication with parents, students, school staff and co-workers.
• Follows district policies and goals and uses district facilities with care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• The assistant must be at least 16 years of age.
• Assistants must work directly under the supervision of the director, assistant director or leader.
• Each year of employment, the assistant must complete at least 15 clock hours of training.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days.
• The assistant must demonstrate an ability to work with school age children.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a paid licensed child-care program, teaching assistant/para-educator, or licensed teaching.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds).
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing.
• Frequent bending, reaching, climbing.
• Visual concentration.
• Squatting.
• Working with others.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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