Aftercare Assistant - PreK-8th Grade
hace 17 días
Metuchen
Job DescriptionSeeking a caring, responsible, and dependable Aftercare Staff Member to supervise students in a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment after the regular school day. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and professionalism, and helps create a positive atmosphere where students feel safe, supported, and valued. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Student Supervision: Maintain active supervision of students from either preschool or Kindergarten through Middle School ages, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times., • Safe Environment: Maintain appropriate separation and supervision of younger and older students when necessary., • Positive Behavior: Encourage respectful behavior, kindness, cooperation, and Christ-like compassion while following school discipline policies., • Activities and Enrichment: Organize and supervise age-appropriate games, crafts, reading, quiet activities, and outdoor or indoor play as permitted., • Homework Support: Provide a quiet environment for students to complete homework and offer appropriate assistance when needed., • Transitions and Dismissal: Maintain accurate attendance, supervise transitions, and release students only to authorized individuals according to school procedures., • Communication: Communicate respectfully with parents, students, and coworkers. Refer concerns regarding behavior, injuries, parent complaints, or other significant matters to the administration., • Health and Safety: Follow school emergency procedures, sanitation practices, and all applicable safety guidelines. Report injuries, accidents, and incidents promptly., • Preschool Care: Assist younger children with age-appropriate personal care and bathroom routines while following school hygiene, privacy, and safeguarding procedures., • Classroom and Facility Care: Keep aftercare areas clean, organized, and ready for the next school day., • Teamwork: Cooperate with fellow staff members and administration to maintain consistent routines and a supportive school culture., • Additional Responsibilities: Complete other reasonable duties related to student supervision and the aftercare program as assigned by the administration.Professional ExpectationsAll Aftercare Staff Members are expected to:, • Maintain professional boundaries with students and families., • Never leave students unattended or rely on another staff member without a clear handoff of supervisory responsibility., • Follow school policies regarding authorized pickup, student privacy, photography, and communication., • Keep personal cell phone use to a minimum and never allow it to interfere with student supervision or personal care responsibilities., • Treat all children with patience, dignity, fairness, and respect., • Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters., • Report safety concerns, injuries, suspected abuse or neglect, and inappropriate conduct according to school policy and applicable law., • Model the Christian values and standards.Qualifications, • Enjoys working with children of varying ages., • Demonstrates patience, reliability, good judgment, and strong communication skills., • Can actively supervise children in a busy school environment., • Is willing to follow school policies, procedures, and Christian values., • Previous childcare, school, camp, or aftercare experience is preferred., • Must satisfy applicable pre-screening employment requirements.Work EnvironmentThis position requires standing, walking, assisting children, participating in activities, and maintaining active supervision throughout the aftercare period. Schedule: The Aftercare Assistant position is an hourly position from 3pm - 6:30pm. Our Mission: To provide a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment where every child is cared for, encouraged, and treated with compassion.