After Care Associate

Position Summary

The Reggio Magnet School of the Arts After Care Associate supports the Coordinator and assists with the daily activities of the before and aftercare program for students in grades PK through 5.

• Implement daily activities for students.
• Supervise students providing a safe and nurturing environment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Interpersonal Skills
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgement
  - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound judgment; supports and explains reasoning; includes appropriate people; makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; treats others respectfully regardless of status; accepts responsibility; follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports unsafe conditions; uses equipment properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Consistently at work and on time; ensures coverage when absent; arrives at meetings on time.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions and responds to management; takes responsibility; keeps commitments; commits to long hours when needed; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children grades PK‑5.
• Understanding of behavior management preferred.

No travel is required.

Working in a school demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Educators are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off‑site field experiences.

The high‑energy environment with varying noise levels requires staying alert and safe.

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre‑Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year
• Exclusive partnership with Springfield College offering a 15% discount on tuition for next‑level degree programs

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.