Mason City Schools - Extended Care Assistant

Mason City School District; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Extended Care Assistant to support childcare operations at Mason Early Childhood Center in Ohio. This full-time role involves supervising children, planning engaging activities, and ensuring a safe environment.

The ideal candidate should have experience with school-age children, strong communication, and organizational skills. A high school diploma is preferred along with CPR/First Aid certification. Additional hours may be required for meetings and special events.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage students during before and after-school program hours.
• Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate games and activities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with children

Professionalism

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mason City Schools - Extended Care Assistant

Position: Extended Care Assistant

Location: Mason Early Childhood Center, Mason, Ohio

Posting Date: May 28, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Split Shift Before & After School Assistant supports the daily operations of the before- and after-school childcare program by helping to provide a safe, structured, and engaging environment for students. This position assists with student supervision, activities, and program operations while working collaboratively with program staff and administration. Work Schedule is a split-shift position, typically working morning hours before school and afternoon hours after school during the academic year. Additional hours may occasionally be required for meetings, trainings, or special events.

REPORTING Reports To: Extended Care Assistant Coordinator and Extended Care Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, and families.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and engage students during before and after-school program hours.
• Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate games, activities, crafts, and enrichment opportunities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Support student behavior management using positive reinforcement and established program expectations.
• Assist with student check-in/check-out procedures and attendance records.
• Communicate appropriately with parents, staff, and administration as needed.
• Help set up, organize, and clean program spaces and materials.
• Monitor indoor and outdoor activities to ensure student safety.
• Follow all district policies, safety procedures, and program guidelines.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Coordinator or Coordinator.

Terms of Employment: Evaluation: 187 Days Salary as defined by the Board

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time