Meadowthorpe Elementary School After School Program Coordinator FTE

After School Program Coordinator

Position: 0.6 FTE, Hourly, Temporary, Pay Rate: $27 Per Hour

Location:

Fayette County Public Schools, MEADOWTHORPE ELEMENTARY, Lexington, Kentucky.

Provides supervision to students enrolled in the Creative Activities Program (After School Program); monitors and reports student progress and maintains enrollment and payment records.

• Conduct a progressive, challenging program for youth.
• Work productively and consistently with CAP Assistants, parents, youth, and community.
• Coordinate the distribution of afternoon snacks.
• Maintain bulletin boards.
• Register participants, prepare and maintain calendar, attendance and student information records and evaluations.
• Maintain order and procedures during all activities (e.g. classroom, gym, playground, etc.).
• Order supplies and maintain facility and equipment.
• Attend designated orientations and in‑services.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation as required.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with homework as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Oversee students while involved in activities.
• Assist students in physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist students in getting on and off the bus.
• Provide appropriate examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance to students.
• Assure student health and safety by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring playground activities; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at a novice level of proficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools (arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading).
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record‑keeping techniques.
• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students’ behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Three years of experience working with children in an organized setting.

• N/A

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Stephanie Price
• MEADOWTHORPE ELEMENTARY
• Email: stephanie.pricechools.us

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.