Program Assistant, Extended School Care - 26-27 SY

North Penn School District; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

North Penn School District is seeking an Extended School Care Program Assistant to support the Site Director in daily activities and maintain a safe, supervised environment for children before and after school.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED and pediatric first aid/ CPR certification. Experience with children is preferred, and duties include supervising groups, keeping spaces clean, and adhering to DHS guidelines in a structured after-school setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Director in planning and implementing daily program activities.
• Oversee safety and location of all children in the group at all times.
• Ensure proper cleanup and maintenance of toys, materials, and equipment daily.
• Follow PA Department of Human Services child care guidelines.

Skills

Pediatric First Aid CPR

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!

Title: Extended School Care Program Assistant

Reports To: Extended School Care Site Director

Takes Direction From: Extended School Care Group Supervisor and Site Director

Schedule/Calendar: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and/or 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Salary: $17.85 - $19.43, based on years of experience.

Summary: The Extended School Care Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Site Director in the preparation and implementation of daily activities, ensuring a safe environment, and monitoring the location and activity of the children in the group at all times.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for assisting the site director/group supervisor with the preparation and implementation of daily program activities.
• Oversees the safety and location of all children in the group at all times.
• Ensures proper clean up and maintenance of toys, materials, and equipment daily.
• Follows all PA Department of Human Services child care guidelines.

Education Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience working with children preferred

Certifications

• Pediatric First Aid and CPR

EOE

Requisite Skills: Pediatric First Aid and CPR will be required upon hire

ADA Compliance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements:

(Choose one of the following.)

Sedentary Light work Medium work Heavy work Very heavy work

Physical Requirements:

Choose one of the following.

Sedentary: Involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.