Program Aide - SACC

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:  School-Age Child Care Program Aide
REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Regular/Part-time
FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt
SALARY:  $14.28/hr. - $14.86/hr.

DESCRIPTION:  Responsible for assisting the supervisor in the care and nurturing of children in a safe and welcoming environment, implements activities and helps in carrying out the daily routine of the program.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

          Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age.

• High school diploma of equivalent

• Experience working with children preferred
  
  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and positively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective active listening skills

• Ability to manage children in small & large groups

• Can understand and identify the individual needs of children in the program and adapt

  expectations and practices accordingly

• Such alternatives to the above required knowledge skills and abilities as the Supervisor and/or

  Board of Education may find appropriate

  Essential Functions:

• Accurately records and supervises the arrival/dismissal of each child.

• Communicates with the other SACC members and parents.

• Assists in the snack preparation and serving.

• Assists to keep supplies and equipment in order.

• Attends the Supervisor’s monthly meetings, give input on ideas for curriculum planning.

• Daily set-up/clean up of program.

• Interacts positively, using constructive guidance in appropriate social interactions and expected

  standards of behavior.

• Enforces SACC policy.

• Will complete an Incident/Injury reporting of minor and serious injuries.

• Encouraging children’s participation in multiple program activities.

• Greets and interacts with parents daily, sharing positive information about a child whenever possible.
• Interacts with parents, children, school personnel, and SACC staff in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner; refer appropriate questions to the Site Supervisor.

          Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and engagement of children in assigned activities

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Equipment Operated:

• Copy machine

• Calculator

• Computer/printer

• Telephone/cellular phone

• Projector TV

• Other office equipment as needed

  Additional Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

• Exposure to loud noises

• Interactions with unruly children

• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing

• Interruption of duties by students, visitors, staff and/or telephoning

• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, see , read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop
  
  The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion,military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs andactivities, including employment opportunities.
  
   

Salary : $14 - $15