Position Description

JOB TITLE: Pre-Kindergarten Aftercare Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Assistant Early Childhood Director

STATUS: Non-Exempt; Temporary, Seasonal

HOURS: Part Time: Mon-Fri. 2:00pm-5:30pm

LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale Campus

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At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As Ministers and staff members, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

Purpose Statement: The ACE Counselor plays a vital role in furthering the mission of Calvary Christian Academy. This position is responsible for childcare during after-school hours. In this role, your passion and your efforts assist in fostering Christian spiritual growth in the students and will directly impact Calvary Christian Academy to achieve its religious mission to "make disciples "for Christ.

Scope: The ACE Counselor interacts directly with children of ages 3 and 4.

The Pre-Kindergarten ACE program is designed to provide a loving, nurturing environment for students to relax and play after school. Our goal is to provide hours of fun and enjoyment for our students in an orderly, safe environment, as our God is a God of order. Through guidance and intentional scheduling of activities, teachers create an atmosphere of security and safety for our aftercare students.

Specific ACE Responsibilities:

* Interact with children so that they enjoy their time at ACE and help students grow in their knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

* Supervise children at all times and keep track of their location.

* Be prompt to all assigned activities and follow schedules precisely.

* Follow all ACE Handbook policies in order to further the mission of Calvary Christian Academy.

* Maintain radio contact with the office to know when children are to be released.

* Ensure that children are released only to adults on contact lists.

* Pray with children who have a need or who have been disciplined.

* Provide children with snacks and clean the snack area afterward.

* Good classroom management skills

* Keep accurate attendance records for check-in and check-out.

* Transport children safely to different areas for different ACE activities

* Ensure that injured children receive the needed medical attention and all injuries are documented on the provided Incident Reports

* At all times, staff should adhere to the DCF and BCCLE staff-to-child ratios

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

* Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ

* Able to complete the 45 hour DCF Training within one year of hire

* Commitment to the philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel

* Willing to live a life above reproach that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant

* Knowledge and ability to apply God's Word

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* TEAM spirit; able to work well with colleagues

* Organized and flexible

* Able to follow the ACE schedule.

* The patience of Job; and a calm spirit

* Love for the Lord and a love for young children

* Good classroom management skills

* Be able to lift 40 lbs, able to bend over and play on the floor with children.