Extended Day Care Aide

Description

School Name: St. Kieran Catholic School 

Location: 1347 Camillo Way, El Cajon, CA 92021 

Reports to: Principal 

Employment Type: Part Time 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Before School Hours: 7am-8:15am 

After School Hours: 2:45pm-6pm; Wednesdays 1pm-6pm 

Pay Rate: $22/hr.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Principal of St. Kieran School, be responsible for implementing instructional activities for children at the Extended Day Care Center. 

Responsibilities:

• Implement a daily program that meets the needs of each individual child, taking into account interest, special needs, special talents, and rate of learning.
• Create and maintain an effective and attractive physical environment for learning.
• Provide an appropriate climate that assists children continuing to develop a sense of self-esteem and reinforcing positive attitudes and social skills.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities without interfering with the natural informal atmosphere of the Extended Day Care Center.
• Establish a positive relationship with parents of the students. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Religious Qualifications:

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
• Experience working with youth in an organized setting

Ability To:

• Model Catholic beliefs, character, and morals at all times
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Provide for the health, safety and psychological needs of children
• Supervise learning activities
• Provide guidance for children's routine activities
• Provide a positive environment conducive to learning
• Communicate effectively
• Maintain records, equipment and facilities in an effective and efficient manner
• Work independently
• Assist in implementing programs for children
• Deal with discipline problems
• Deal with parents

Physical Requirements:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the aide will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Kieran Catholic School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.