BASK Helper

POSITION SUMMARY

Braham Area Schools is seeking a dependable, caring, and energetic individual to join the Bomber BASK Program as a Childcare Program Helper. BASK provides a safe, challenging, and nurturing environment for students in PreK through Grade 6. This role will assist with the daily operation of the program and help provide children with a positive and enjoyable experience before and/or after the school day.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and good judgment, works well as part of a team, and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide active and attentive supervision of children at all times.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
• Follow all Bomber BASK, Braham Area Schools, and childcare policies and procedures.
• Assist with daily arrival, dismissal, and student check-in/check-out procedures.
• Participate in games, crafts, sports, outdoor play, reading, homework time, and other recreational activities.
• Promote respectful behavior, cooperation, sharing, and appropriate communication.
• Use positive behavior guidance and help children resolve minor conflicts appropriately.
• Set up, organize, and put away program materials, games, crafts, and equipment.
• Communicate concerns regarding a child's safety, behavior, or well-being to the Program Coordinator.
• Protect the confidentiality of children, families, and school district information.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, parents/guardians, school staff, and coworkers.
• Assist other BASK staff members as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Bomber BASK Program Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Must be dependable, responsible, and punctual.
• Ability to work effectively with children in a school-age childcare setting.
• 15 years and older
• Demonstrated patience, good judgment, and a positive attitude.
• Must successfully complete all required school district and childcare employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children.
• Previous childcare, school, recreation, camp, coaching, or youth program experience.
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification as required.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance and age-appropriate activities.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks and other employment requirements established by Braham Area Schools and applicable Minnesota law.

Braham Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer.