Eagle Care Student Assistant

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
EAGLE CARE ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: Preschool-8th Grade

REPORTS TO: Eagle Care Director

DIRECT REPORTS: None

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To provide support to the Eagle Care Director by performing those duties and responsibilities that assist in the care of students in the after and before school care program.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS: The employee is a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. A love for children and the ability to work effectively with individual children as well as small and large groups must be present. A cheerful, kind, nurturing spirit with the ability to exercise sound judgment is essential. A team player who is flexible and proactive is needed.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: HS diploma or equivalent, and experience working with children are required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Time management
Ability to work with children and adults
Clear verbal communication skills
Excellent work ethic

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Arrive on time in order to set up for the day’s activities
Follow set procedures to check in and check out children
Follow procedures to monitor students in the hallway, playground, gymnasium, or other facilities
Be vigilant in watching for safety issues
Actively use the walkie-talkie provided to alert other workers to any issues and respond to calls for students when parents arrive
Build relationships with students
Facilitate games and activities indoors and outdoors as required
Aid in daily cleanup
Respond appropriately to parents

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not restrict the administration’s right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice. The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, which include remaining stationary for extended periods of time; moving up to 25 pounds; navigating the classroom or Eagle Care setting; observing and monitoring student behavior; communicating and exchanging information; and positioning oneself to assist students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors, outdoors, change in temperature/humidity; potential for excessive noise, using computer/monitor screen; may work alone, around, or with others. Some exposure to the elements is to be expected while assisting with student dismissal and recess duties.

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt, hourly

WORK SCHEDULE: Follows the academic calendar per the direction of the Eagle Care Director. Available shifts are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.