SACC Site Aide; After School Job New Braunfels area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Primary

Purpose:

Works directly with enrolled program students to provide academic enrichment and recreational activities in accordance with School Age Child Care (SACC) curriculum plans, and policies and procedures of Comal Independent School District.

Education / Certification:

HS Diploma / GED OR enrollment in High School, an academic work program, Ready Set Teach, FACS, PALS, Child Development, Co-op, or comparable alternative

Current CPR and First Aid certificates, preferred

Experience / Special Knowledge &

Skills:

Experience working with children and youth is preferred

Must be 16 years of age

Other Information:

The work schedule for this position during the operating school year is everyday school is in session, from 2:00PM-6:00PM, with some flexibility. During the summer operation hours may vary between 7:00AM and 6:00PM.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

General

Assist the site leaders as directed

Supervise activities as expected by the SACC program by: prepare and facilitating curriculum, enforcing safety rules and behavior plans, and intervening when children are likely to injure themselves, each other, or property

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of materials

Communicate with the site leaders regarding difficult individual child behavior

Always remain with the children during program hours

Assists in maintaining a clean and neat program area at all times

Participates in all staff training and staff meetings, both on site and various locations in the district

Maintains confidentiality of information

Reports to work on time every day scheduled

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 site leadership

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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

Potential travel within the district