Temp Aide - Latchkey

Usd259; Wichita (KS); Sur place; USD 16 531 - 22 041; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Usd259 is hiring a Latchkey Temporary Aide to ensure the safety and well-being of children during after-school programs. Responsibilities include supervising activities, fostering positive relationships, and complying with Kansas regulations. The role requires at least one year of experience working with children and the ability to adapt to various situations. This part-time position involves up to 15 hours of work weekly across various locations in Wichita, Kansas.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide health, safety, and well-being of children during after-school program hours.
• Supervise and implement program activities under the guidance of a SAP Director.
• Attend at least 15 in-service training hours annually.

Connaissances

Child development knowledge

Supervision and communication skills

Description du poste

Job Description - Temp Aide - Latchkey (260127)

Job Title: Latchkey Temporary Aide (Nonbenefitted)

Locations: Various Elementary; hours vary by site and are as needed.

Maximum of 15 hours per week.

Position Function

The Group Leader provides for the health, safety, and well-being of all children during after-school program hours (K.A.R. 28-4-587). Under the supervision of a SAP Director or Designee, the Group Leader must have the capability to implement and supervise program activities.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• The Group Leader must demonstrate emotional maturity and sound judgment and be able to foster positive, healthy relationships with children.
• Must have an understanding of age appropriate activities and services.
• Must participate in at least 15 in-service hours of training per school year to meet the yearly in-service requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in various weather conditions to supervise children outside and on field trips.
• Must be free from physical, mental and emotional handicaps as necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of children.
• Must be able to walk long distances, respond rapidly in emergency situations, stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance and stoop, climb steps, lift up to 20 pounds and report to work on time.
• The Group Leader must be able to accommodate any child or youth with special needs who requires specialized services, interventions, or technologies while attending the program.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The Group Leader must demonstrate:
  • knowledge of child development
  • knowledge of KDHE regulations for school age programs
  • knowledge of SAP record-keeping, procedures and routine
  • the ability to supervise, communicate clearly and give directions to children assigned to a group.
• The Group Leader is expected to provide child care and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, children, and parents.
• Must possess the ability to change assignments on short notice, perform in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Must be able to make decisions, prioritize tasks, and take charge to direct children in case of an emergency.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children preferred.