BJA Elementary Late Stay Assistant (Student)

POSITION SUMMARY: Supervise elementary age children by learning the students’ names, leading group activities, giving devotionals, enforcing expectations, and keeping an accurate record of how long each child stays.
*Bob Jones University students only*

*This position qualifies for the Federal Work-Study program which is given to students who demonstrate a significant financial need based upon their FAFSA calculation. In addition, students must indicate on their FAFSA that they are interested in "work-study". The starting wage for all Federal Work-Study positions is $10 an hour for the state of South Carolina.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Group Leader

• Leads grade restroom breaks
• May organize/ref group game indoors or outdoors
• Stay flexible and ready to serve as situations change
• Connect with kids by playing, talking, and speaking truth even in corrections

Car Line

• Verifies parents’ car tags
• Calls for students over the radio
• Double checks on cars that have been waiting a while for their child
• Needs to be able to think clearly and respond graciously under pressure

Desk

• Keeps a detailed record of the times that each child was checked in
• Clocks each child in and out with timekeeping system
• Needs to be able to think clearly under pressure

All positions need to be interested in working with children and have a desire to have an impact on them for Christ.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University
• Must be at least 18 years of age and completed high school
• Christ like testimony and unwavering integrity
• Desire to learn & improve
• Genuine love for students
• Experience working with students (esp. ages 6-12) is desirable, but not required
• Able to stand, walk, and be outside for long periods of time
• Endurance in a rambunctious environment
• Sensitivity to calendar differences between BJU breaks and BJA work responsibilities

Desk or Carline

• Experience working in a pressured environment where attention to detail is important (i.e. a fast food restaurant)