What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Care Aide position at Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools?
Looking for a career where your work is valued and you feel supported by your team? Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is hiring for a Summer Care Aide at Holy Spirit Elementary School. Apply today to work in a culture that encourages professional, personal, and spiritual growth. You will have the opportunity to start with us, stay with us, and grow with us!
You do not need to be Catholic to apply for this position.
Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrity and create an environment of trust.
Location/Schedule:
Holy Spirit Elementary School
May 19 to July 25
7:30-4:00 or 12:00-6:00
Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting the Leader with the planning and implementation of activities that promote cognitive, social/emotional, language, physical and self-help growth in a loving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Promote the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools
- Provide and maintain a safe environment for children
- Understand and apply child development to situations
- Guide children in a positive way
- Use a positive and preventative approach to discipline: redirection, setting positive limits, clearly stating expectations, encouragement and praise. Provide choices, allowing children to problem solve, etc. Reserve the use of “time out” for when children need to regain control as opposed to a punishment
- Effectively model ways of handling anger and frustration through reinforced positive behavior
- Follow current lesson plans and goals, matching the lesson plan with the age, skill and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Provide regular and varied outdoor/big room activities. Bring materials in these areas to create new play interests.
- Monitor and stay aware of what is going on in the activity areas
- Supervise and interact during activities
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times
- Maintain effective communication with parents
- Maintain good rapport and promote teamwork with all the staff
- Sanitize toys on a regular basis
Qualifications:
- Exhibit the core values of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
- Experience: Previous child care experience preferred
- Special Skills: Strong interpersonal skills beneficial. Must adept at caring for children
- Mental Abilities: Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines
- Dexterity: Mobility required
- Physical Abilities: Will be required to set up and take down tables and to participate in activities with children
- Enjoy working with children
- High energy
- Flexibility and adaptability
Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system. Our six elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service. Apply today to be considered for this position.
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