SACC Site Assistant

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for helping plan and implement the SACC program policies and procedures on site(s), including supervising a small staff of 2-12. Oversee scheduling, customize enrichment activities, handle discipline problem resolutions and act as a liaison between your site lead, your staff, SACC program leadership, school staff, and enrolled families. Help with all areas of program implementation. Fill in for Site Lead when necessary.

Education / Certification:

HS Diploma / GED

Current CPR and First Aid certificates

Experience / Special Knowledge & Skills:

2-years of childcare facility instruction experience OR At least 1-year of experience with CISD or the SACC program

Experience using a technology such as a personal computer with word processing and spreadsheet software, web-based programming, email, and Microsoft suite programs

Other Information:

The work schedule for this position during the operating school year is everyday school is in session, from 12:30PM-6:30PM. During the summer operation hours may vary between 7:00AM and 6:30PM. A 2-hour monthly department meeting is held in various locations within the district.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General

Arrive at childcare site at the designated time each day and remain at the childcare site until the last child is gone and the childcare area has been put in order according to expectations

Provides and/or coordinates appropriate training for staff and clearly communicates expectations

Maintain an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children

Maintain professional conduct at all times, represent SACC and the district in a positive manner

Other duties as assigned by program leadership or site lead

Activities Program

Assists in planning and conducting daily age-appropriate enrichment and academic activities for the children in the program that contribute to their care, growth and development

Assists in planning and preparing materials required to implement the daily activities by ensuring necessary materials, equipment, and resources are available for program implementation

Assists in managing the distribution and collection of games and materials used in activities

Assists in directing the organization of facilities and materials at program site(s)

Administrative:

Keep daily attendance and child release records and convey information to your immediate supervisor

Report, record, and track staff attendance and time off requests in accordance with policy and assist your immediate supervisor with scheduling additional staff, when needed, in accordance with the required staff/child ratio

Supervises and trains staff on positive discipline techniques as instructed by CISD

Disseminates program information to staff

Assist program operations leadership by keeping current, orderly and complete files of required child and staff records and the supporting site documentation

Ensure all required postings are current and available for families to review when needed

Communication:

Encourage and facilitate ongoing communication between staff and parents

Follow the program's discipline policy and report persistent behavior problems to program operations leadership and communicate and interact with families concerning discipline related issues

Communicate regularly with the program operations leadership, staff, and families enrolled in your program(s)

Communicate with campus staff as needed regarding student illness, attendance, and discipline issues

Health & Safety:

Always be present with the children during program hours, except in the case of an emergency

Follow school procedures and best practices to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program, which include but are not limited to hand washing, sanitary measures, playground safety rules, rules regarding the use of supplies and equipment

Become knowledgeable of the school's emergency procedures and ensure proper practices of procedures are conducted on a regular basis or as instructed by the district's safety team

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise SACC Site Aides / SACC Subs, Volunteers, and Interns. Participate in the evaluation of staff supervision.

Working Conditions:

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.

Maintain emotional control under stress

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

Occasional district wide travel