Before and After School Assistant - Homestead Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a part-time or full-time assistant for the school-based child care program. The role involves active supervision of students under a qualified leader, maintaining safety, and promoting positive community relations with families and staff.

Qualified applicants will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be at least 16 years old, and hold current First Aid and CPR certification or obtain within 30 days.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs active supervision of students in the school-based child care program under supervision.
• Follows 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 program policies and district guidelines for discipline and use of facilities.
• Assists with maintenance, storage, and repair of equipment and supplies.
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities and program quality.
• Communicates effectively with parents, students, staff and coworkers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Work with children

Education

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN: Educational Support Personnel

PAY RANGE: Range 3

Benefits Information Link

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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

The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position.

• 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