Adventuretime; Before​/After School Associate

Position: Adventure time (Before/After School) Associate
JOB TITLE - Adventure time Associate

CLASSIFICATION - Classified

FLSA STATUS - Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Adventure time Coordinator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Building administrators, district leadership

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - Under general supervision, provide supervision for students across the school day - practicing skills with small groups of students, providing supervision for lunch and recess, and working collaboratively with a team to meet the needs of a building.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE - 6:30am-9:00am or 3:30-6:30pm (or both)

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS
- (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

* Ability to relate well with students. Understanding and ability to meet developmental needs of preschool and school-age students.

* Knowledge and skill in childcare/child development, including what students are capable of at different age levels.

* Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures.

* Knowledge of students' activities that will get the child to use both their skills and imagination.

* Ability to implement program activities as well as participate in those activities.

* Ability to be on time and follow through with responsibilities.

* Ability to serve as a positive role model for students.

* Ability to anticipate problems and take preventative action.

* Ability to create collaborative working environment

* Effective oral and written communication skills.

* Must be able to interact positively with students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.

* Knowledge of district policies and procedures.

Education

* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

* Some experience with supervising children preferred.

Equipment

* Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

* Follow program procedures.

* Assist in maintaining accurate records.

* Assist team leaders or teachers while implementing activities during before/after school and/or preschool programs.

* Attend weekly building staff meetings.

* Attend monthly all-staff development meetings.

* Collaborate with building team leader or preschool teachers to discuss lesson plans and how to properly implement them.

* Develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with school staff, custodians, food service staff, teachers, principals, school secretaries, guidance counselors, and supervisors.

* Greet parents and students on when they arrive and leave.

* Provide parents with incident reports, newsletters, program changes or updates, upcoming events, and office contact information.

* Maintain clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe environment.

* Utilize space effectively to meet the needs of students.

* Maintain appropriate child/staff ratios at all times.

* Follow Food Safety/Sanitation guidelines when preparing and distributing snacks.

* Participate in Staff Development.

* Report incidents of an unusual nature to the team leader or Adventure time Coordinator.

* Maintain confidentiality.

* Maintain a reliable attendance record.

* Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
- * None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- * Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

* Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

* Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

* Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

* Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS
- * Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.

* Occasional meetings outside the school day.

* Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- * At-Will Employee

* Letter of Assignment

* Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines

* Performance evaluated annually