Program Attendant

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Under supervision of the Child Care or Preschool Site Supervisor, provide a safe and caring environment for children by providing structured supervision, supporting, planning, and conducting a variety of enrichment opportunities through play, craft, and physical activities and special projects; support social and emotional well‑being of children. The Program Attendant serves the District's preschool, elementary, and middle school children.

• Perform a variety of tasks related to operation of the program, including opening program classrooms, setting up centers, preparing materials, attendance reporting, and clean‑up activities.
• Supervise children on field trips.
• Provide appropriate social/emotional support to all children.
• Provide children with activity and/or homework support.
• Reinforce positive behavior with age‑appropriate interventions, redirection, and model‑appropriate behavior.
• Assist children of varying ages and developmental needs.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior among program participants.
• Review activity plans, set up, and arrange equipment for game, craft, special project, and team sport activities.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly environment by performing a variety of cleaning and housekeeping functions and equipment/grounds safety checks.
• Prepare, distribute, and assist children with simple meals and snacks.
• Receive, organize, and maintain various program supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Provide routine first aid and contact police, fire, and emergency medical services as required.
• Guide children with self‑care, hygiene, and toileting needs/accidents. Preschool Only:
  Diapering (non‑potty‑trained preschool children).
• Administer pre‑authorized medication or monitor student self‑administration guidelines and directions.
• Participate in professional development opportunities offered by the department, school site, and District that are held during employee’s work hours and work year.
• May participate in professional development opportunities outside employee’s work hours and work year.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

Required:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form with children, parents, and staff.
• Maintain simple records and prepare complete and concise reports.
• Operate basic computer, program software, and other electronic devices.

• Basic concepts of child growth, development, and behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Recreation games, crafts, and team sports activities.
• Equipment, materials, and supplies used in childcare program activities.
• Equity, access, and inclusion practices as it relates to program participants.

• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and understanding attitude.
• Work cooperatively with adults and children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
• Work courteously and tactfully with co‑workers, public, and parents.
• Promote team building and a positive work environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti‑racism, and accessibility.
• Adapt easily to work assignments, changing priorities, and new procedures.
• Receive constructive criticism and modify work appropriately.
• Prioritize and identify needs and solve problems independently as appropriate.
• Suggest procedural improvements to the Child Care/Preschool Site Supervisor.
• Skillfully handle difficult situations using good judgment.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and safeguard confidential student and staff information.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and responsiveness in interactions, decision‑making, communication, and processes.
• Efficiently use and manage time; meet deadlines.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or child care setting.

OR

• One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or child care setting AND the completion of six (6) units of Early Childhood…