Extended Day Program Staff

Bethany School Extended Day Program Staff Job Description

Bethany School seeks part-time Extended Day Program Staff members. Successful candidates are culturally competent, responsible, caring, and enthusiastic people who possess an interest in children and their spiritual, mental, physical, and social emotional growth and development through engaging and organized before-school, after-school, and summer programming. Successful candidates will also demonstrate understanding of the developmental characteristics of children in the elementary school grade levels (K-8) and will have had positive experiences working with students within in these grade levels. The program hours run from 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM and/or 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Monday- Friday. Prior experience in youth development, recreational services, or extended day programs is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting each child in a warm and friendly manner
• Supervising children at work and play and being responsible for their health, welfare, and safety.
• Maintaining daily attendance records
• Documenting student activities and projects
• Implementing instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful experiences
• Planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities (indoor/outdoor) related to children's interests and learning needs
• Interacting positively with children and encouraging their involvement in activities.
• Promoting a warm, safe, and caring environment that is kept orderly, clean, and appealing to allow children to grow and explore
• Collaborating with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere and to help students resolve issues that may arise while in the program
• Ensuring confidentiality of privileged information
• Adhering to all school policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
• Establishing standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional and positive atmosphere, reinforcing a responsive approach similar to the experience of the school day.
• Modeling professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents/family members, peers, and the community.
• Working cooperatively with students, parents/family members, and the broader Bethany School community.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Education, Certifications, and Work-Related Experience:

• High school diploma or higher
• Must have a valid Monitor or Aide License and BCI Background Check
• Must be willing and able to be CPR and First Aid certified.

Knowledge-base Requirements:

• Training and/or experience in early childhood education or childcare

Competencies and Skills:

• Willingness to work in an educational setting that focuses on academic excellence and spiritual growth
• Can work independently and can work as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve goals
• Displays effective multitasking and time management skills
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written communication
• Maintains calm under pressure, and exercises sound judgment
• Dependability, punctuality, and professionalism

Working Conditions:

• Regular to frequent requirement, and as needed, to lift children (up to 45 lbs.), including bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing and pulling, and sitting and walking.
• Noise levels can be moderate to loud.