Extended Care Aide - Part-Time M-F

Job Title:

Classroom Aide - Extended Care (After School Hours)

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Classroom Aide to support our extended care program after school hours. The ideal candidate will assist in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children, actively supervising and interacting with their activities, and social interactions.

• Supervise and engage with the children during after-school hours, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Interact and actively supervise children students in their activities, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate recreational and educational activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages social interaction and teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and staff regarding student progress and any concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

• High school student (Junior or Senior) - or - High School diploma or GED.
• State mandated 45-hour coursework completion or ability to complete within established time frames.
• Experience in a childcare or educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children.
• Basic knowledge of child development and educational practices.
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply.

• Provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions
• Plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation
• Set and maintain professional boundaries with families
• Use technology to plan, record, report and monitor education and child development services

• Speak, read and write English; bilingual language(s) is helpful
• Solve problems and make appropriate decisions
• Manage time, solve problems and make appropriate decisions in varying situations
  
  Work collaboratively and cooperatively with fellow staff, parents, and community representatives
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Physical/Mental Demands
• Lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.
• Kneels, stoops, bends, reaches and sits on floor to attend to children’s needs
• Sitting, for working at keyboard and desk, standing, driving for home and site visits
• Moves quickly in response to active children in need of redirection to protect their and others safety
• Uses manual dexterity, reaches with hands and arms, stretches, and talks or hears
• Responds both physically and mentally to emergency or crisis situations
Environmental Conditions
• Variability in temperature, environment and noise
• Potential sensory response associated with toileting and/or children who are ill
• Contact with children who are ill and/or possibly contagious
• Contact with chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment and facility

Children First is an equal opportunity employer.