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Job Title: PM Latchkey Aide (part-time)                                             

Reports To: Director, Operations

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary: Performs any combination of the following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teaching staff by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supervises students in the latchkey program.

• Maintains an organized and structure program/room for the children.
• Keeps a safe and clean environment for students and staff.
• Assists children with homework and educational activities.
• Ensures that all federal, state and local laws and regulations are met and audits are passed.
• Assist Coordinator in keeping detailed records of student payments to ensure proper accounting.
• Provides substitute coverage for other Latchkey Aides or related staff as needed.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience & Certification:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training. Must obtain and maintain an Ohio Department of Education Educational Aide Permit and meet all Job and Family Services requirements.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:  The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Criminal Records Check:  Must comply with Ohio Revised Code 3319.39 Criminal Records Check.  

Drug Testing:  Must pass a 10 panel drug screen at time of hire and comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.