Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Aide is responsible for helping out with activities, games, crafts, and homework for participants in the program. The Before/AfterSchool Aide Staff must provide the participants with a leadership role and be a positive role model to them. The Aide is responsible for planning, organizing and leading daily activities.
Qualifications

• Must have at least an Associates Degree or higher (or be able to met the HQP requirements for the state of Arkansas)
• Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Possess the ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Must be able to handle any questions that arise with the public by answering them or by
• giving them the proper directions for the answer.
• Must be honest, in good health, accurate, have a neat appearance, and a courteous manner.
• Must be in good physical condition.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide participants with the appropriate leadership during the program.
• Develop and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
• Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for participants.
• Maintain open communication between parents and school personnel.
• Prepare activities and instructional support that is developmentally appropriate for the age of the children.
• Communicate with the parents through daily drop-off and pick-up.
• Maintain a safe environment for participants.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward co-workers, parents, students, and the school.
• Report any problems which arise with participants, other employees, or the school to the Site Coordinator.
• Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the program.
• Keep the room neat and orderly.

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone
Physical DemandsThe physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. or more.
Working EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.