School Age Child Care Activity Assistant

Vista Unified School District Inc; Vista (CA); In loco; USD 24.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid sick leave, vacation, holidays

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Vista Unified School District is seeking a School Age Child Care Activity Assistant to help lead child care activities, assist with snack service, and keep the learning space safe and welcoming. Responsibilities include supervising children, planning activities, and recording attendance and fees in the program system.

First aid and CPR certification are required. The role supports both permanent and substitute staff, with duties focused on early childhood activities, behavior guidance, and basic

Competenze

• Six months paid experience in a child care program.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma with 12 ECE college units.
• First aid certificate including CPR is required.
• Course work in Preventive Health.

Mansioni

• Assist in planning and conducting child care activities.
• Supervise and instruct groups in games and crafts.
• Input data and generate student and fee reports.
• Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary facilities.
• Assist in snacks preparation and cleanup.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Play activity instruction

Computer literacy

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

12 ECE college units

Preventive Health coursework

Strumenti

Basic computer literacy

Descrizione del lavoro

Come work with a district that is making a difference in the lives of children! Vista is currently looking for dependable people that are excited about working with our students. Vista has a need for both permanent and substitutes employees! We can get you working immediately!

VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to assist other child care personnel in the performance of a variety of play, craft, special project, and game activities; to perform child care support and self-help follow-up activities; and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assist in the planning and conduct of child care activities following a prescribed plan developed in cooperation with other child care personnel.
• Assist in evaluating and determining the skill and maturity levels of child care participants in determining the appropriateness of play, craft, and game activities.
• Instruct groups of children in game and play activities.
• Perform a variety of craft and special project activities.
• Issue and collect equipment, craft supplies, special project center materials, and game equipment.
• Aid in maintaining appropriate standards of behavior.
• Assist in the set-up and arrangement of materials, supplies and equipment for game and craft activities.
• Participate in the planning, organization and implementation of self-directed game activities.
• Participate in the preparation and serving of snacks, and the cleaning of the preparation area.
• Input data in computer and extract student and fee collection reports.
• Perform a variety of cleaning and housekeeping functions in maintaining the facility in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
• Inspect and review game activity areas and equipment to ensure that the play and game activities are conducted in a safe and non-hazardous environment.
• Maintain records concerning participation in the child care program.
• Administer routine first aid and seek assistance for serious illness or injury situations when necessary.
• Assist in feeding and self-help skill development of the child care participants.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts of child behavior characteristics and child development;
• Behavior management strategies and techniques;
• Play, craft, and game activities;
• Computer hardware and application software;
• Equipment, supplies and materials used in a child care program.

Ability To

• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and understanding attitude with various levels of child care participants;
• Effectively follow up child care program plans;
• Communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Vista Unified School District

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, and possessing the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment and to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
• Must have a full range of motion in the upper extremities.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Experience And Education

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience

Six months of paid experience working in a child care program.

Education

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by twelve (12) units at the Community College level in Early Childhood Education (may obtain within 12 months of employment), and course work in Preventive Health.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid first aid certificate issued by a recognized agency, including CPR training.

Benefits

• A Comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance premium for employees and dependents is available.
• Additional benefits include paid sick leave, vacation, and 14-16 paid holidays.