Part-Time Aftercare Worker

Haledon Board of Education; Haledon (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Haledon Board of Education is seeking a Part-Time After Care Worker to supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, and other designated areas after school hours. Under supervision of the building Vice Principal, you will help maintain safety and order and support staff during snacktime and playtime.

Requirements include effective communication, strong organizational skills, and preferably bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge.
• Experience as caregiver/aid, preferably in a school setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during snacktime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assists with supervising students in playground, gym, and classrooms.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues.

Skills

Effective verbal and written

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Composure under pressure

Cooperative relationships

Confidentiality

Job description

Title: Part-Time After Care Worker - Rolling Interviews

Under the direct supervision of the building Vice Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at playtime and snacktime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during snacktime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assists with supervising students in playground, gym, and classrooms.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• May distribute textbooks, supplies or other materials as requested.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a caregive/aide, preferably in a school district or with children.