BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL STAFF

Job Purpose: The Childcare Staff executes the Before and After Care Private Program policies and procedures established by Casa Esperanza.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborates with other adults in the childcare program. Collaborates with Childcare Coordinator to plan daily activities. Provides written lesson plans for all activities. Participates in continued professional education. Prepares, implements, and clean up daily activities and projects. Provides school –age homework assistance. Monitor students' progress and needs. Maintains facility appearance for both indoor and outdoor facilities used during program. Attends staff meetings. Enforces all general safety rules/ guidelines. Complies with school – wide professional dress code and standards. Guides behavior in a positive manner. Able to work on early release days, teacher work days & Intersession childcare days (Spring & Fall).Maintain the confidentiality of student information. Acts to upgrade own professional knowledge and skills. Take notes of observations in your class notebook and every day write an observation of at least 1 or 2 students.

Requirements: Minimum one-year experience working with Pre-K and/or school age children. Good Children supervisory skills. Consistently interact using respectful language and tone with both children and adults. Maintain a positive demeanor at all times, including redirection or disciplinary matters. Excellent reference from prior employees. Demonstrated knowledge of workshop activities and curriculum. High School Degree, NC early childhood Credential Courses or equivalent. Adults (21 years or older) Preferred. Specialized Skills/ Experience: Spanish and English Fluency, both written and spoken.