Afterschool Worker

Description

The position of Aftercare Worker is appointed by and is directly responsible to the Aftercare Director in carrying out the functions and policies as defined by the Head of School and the Board of Trustees. Any individual serving in the role of Aftercare Worker must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to communicate and relate well to both children and adults. This person should always project a professional appearance and have the ability to provide stability for the program.  

Requirements

The qualifications and responsibilities of this position include:

• Be a good representative of CAK; refer to CAK employee handbook for professional expectations and policies
• Be dependable
• Verification of TBI/FBI background check
• Working knowledge of the school: mission, philosophy, and day-to-day operations
• Ability to work well with others, including administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students, and members of the greater CAK community
• Demonstrate flexibility when unexpected tasks arise
• Prior work experience in a related field preferred

Expectations:

• Aftercare workers also provide care for Warrior Wednesday early care 
• Maintain control of behavior for your assigned group
• Take initiative in all areas
• Let director know in advance when you need time off; avoid last minute requests unless sick
• Demonstrate a Christ like attitude in performing all work 
• Staff share responsibilities equally; high school aides are not to be left alone with students

Responsibilities to students include:

• Provide adequate supervision of children
• Engage and play with students; help students with homework (spelling words, bible verses, etc.)
• Be aware of interactions and activities with children at all times
• Account for all students when transitioning areas
• Maintain zones when supervising students on playground; all students must be in view of an adult
• Report any injury or accident that involves children to Aftercare Director
• Use praise and encouragement for good behavior
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, their families, and other employees outside of the school

Responsibilities to the School include:

• Provide documentation of assigned Safe Schools training
• Maintain personal clock-in/out
• Follow guidelines for dealing with blood-borne pathogens
• Be aware that discipline should be reasonable, age-appropriate, not in the form of shaming or humiliating
• Be aware of and follow emergency plans (fire drill, severe weather, lock-down) set by CAK

Other duties as assigned by the Aftercare Director.