Blast Wrap Care ESP Position; Oakview

Starting Date:
Immediately

The Blast Wrap Around Care Programis a high-quality early learning program for four-year-old students that aligns with the district’s mission:
To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning. The Blast Wrap Around Care Program is a unique, full-day childcare program located within the school setting, designed to nurture, prepare, and support the growth of four-year-old children as they get ready for kindergarten.

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Educational Support Professionals (ESPs) to support and supervise our youngest learners. This role includes leading activities, supporting students’ physical and emotional needs, maintaining a safe, caring,welcoming and equitable environment, and working closely with the instructor and team to deliver a quality early learning experience.

Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for the school year only. This is a school year only position and does not extend through the summer months.

* The Blast Wrap Around Care Program is also open on most non-school days. Hours and locations vary on these days, and staff are guaranteed their minimum scheduled hours sometime between 6:30 AM–6:00 PM.

• Follow all District, program, and building health and safety procedures.
• Communicate accidents/incidents concerning children/staff verbally and in writing to Program Leaders and/or families as needed.
• Ensure all students are actively supervised at all times (indoor/outdoor play, meal times and nap/rest times), including those requiring extra support.

• Actively supervise all children in the program at all times.
• Accurately count and track students throughout transitions, activities, spaces (including outside for extended periods of time) and field trips to ensure all children are accounted for at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of children and families.
• Support field trips and adjust hours and/or locations as needed.

• Collaborate with instructors and program leaders and staff to ensure the well being of children and to provide enriching activities.
• Follow up with families regarding concerns or feedback and complete necessary documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting families and ensuring children are signed in/out of the program.
• Welcome and value diversity in thought, culture, and perspective, fostering an inclusive environment free of judgment.
• Assist with preparation of materials, meals/snacks and clean up tasks. Perform additional site duties as assigned.

• Dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, children, and staff regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs.
• Assisting and supporting individuals accommodations may include extra individual support.
• Assist with medical, physical, or behavioral needs as necessary.
• Operate adaptive equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and ensure proper use.
• Assist children with self-care tasks (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting) Lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks as needed.
• Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings, seizure recognition and precautions, etc.

• Facilitate and organize enriching opportunities for children across different groups, abilities, and identities.
• Support, collaborate with a team to facilitate…