Extended Day Care Center Assistant

Los Alamitos Unified School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamitos Unified School District seeks an Afternoon Shift Day Care Center Assistant to support a structured program for children after school. You will help implement activities, maintain a safe, healthy environment, and assist with behavior guidance.

You will collaborate with the Site Supervisor/Lead Assistant, communicate with parents, and ensure readiness of facilities and materials to promote learning and positive social development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some experience with youth in organized settings is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Implement a daily program that meets the needs of each child, considering interests, special needs, talents, and learning rate.
• Create and maintain an effective and attractive physical environment for learning.
• Provide a climate that supports self-esteem and positive attitudes and social skills.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for active participation without disrupting the atmosphere.
• Establish a positive relationship with parents of students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom supervision

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Afternoon shifts currently available (between 12:00pm - 6:00pm)

EXTENDED DAY CARE CENTER ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Extended Day Care Center Supervisor, be responsible for implementing instructional activities for children at the Extended Day Care Center. This position will follow a work schedule consistent with the operation of the Extended Day Care Center that may be different from the general district calendar and work schedule.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Supervision: Extended Day Care Center Site Supervisor/Lead Assistant

Internal Contact's: Children, Site Supervisor/Lead Assistant, volunteers

External Contacts: Parents

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. 1. Implement a daily program that meets the needs of each individual child, taking into account interest, special needs, special talents, and rate of learning.
2. 2. Create and maintain an effective and attractive physical environment for learning.
3. 3. Provide an appropriate climate that assists children continuing to develop a sense of self-esteem and reinforcing positive attitudes and social skills.
4. 4. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities without interfering with the natural informal atmosphere of the Extended Day Care Center.
5. 5. Establish a positive relationship with parents of the students.
6. 6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• General needs and behavior of children
• Competency and skills involving interpersonal/group dynamics
• Rules and regulations affecting operation of the Center

ABILITY TO:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Provide for the health, safety and psychological needs of children
• Supervise learning activities
• Provide guidance for children's routine activities
• Provide a positive environment conducive to learning
• Communicate effectively
• Maintain records, equipment and facilities in an effective and efficient manner
• Work independently
• Assist in implementing programs for children
• Deal with discipline problems
• Deal with parents

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience in working with youth in an organized setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Pertussis Immunization
• Flu Vaccination
• Measles Immunization