After School Program Worker

Primary Purpose:

Provide after school care for students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of after school activities.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provide after school care for students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Student Management

• Help supervise students after school, inside and outside classroom. This includes playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress