Before and After School Assistant - Ponderosa Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking an enthusiastic assistant for the school-based child care program. The role involves active supervision of students under a qualified leader, and fostering positive community relations with families and school staff.

The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to work with children, and readiness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification if needed. Duties include maintaining safety, following policies, and supporting enrichment activities within the

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to work with school-age children.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
• Assistant must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision of students in the school-based child care program under guidance of a leader or director.
• Engage in structured and unstructured activities with students.
• Maintain safe conditions for students and staff.
• Follow program policies and procedures and assist with equipment, materials and supplies.
• Contribute ideas for enrichment activities and curriculum quality.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, staff and co-workers.
• Adhere to district policies and use facilities responsibly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

First Aid/CPR

Child Interaction

Safety Awareness

Documentation

Job description

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: 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: The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses

• 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: The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position's duties and responsibilities

• 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