Before/After School Teacher's Aide - Sunrise Recreation and Park District

EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with the implementation of age-appropriate curriculum, events and recreational activities at an assigned before/after school site; configures classroom and furniture and organizes materials to accommodate planned activities and program participants. Assists with the direct supervision of children in the classroom and on the playground; actively works towards maintaining positive student relations while following established disciplinary procedures
• Ensures the safety, security, cleanliness and orderliness of classrooms, playground, food preparation area and bathrooms environments
• Notifies appropriate staff of any problems with regard to site maintenance, children and parents and make recommendations as necessary
• Promotes and enforces safety procedures including proper use of playground equipment; renders first aid as required
• Documents arrival and departure times of program participants; escorts school-age children to and from school as assigned
• Tracks and documents classroom supply levels and reports the need for replacements to the appropriate program staff
• Performs other job-related duties as required

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience Guidelines:

High school diploma or equivalent. No prior experience is required. Previous childcare experience; or paid/volunteer experience in a recreation, child-oriented athletic or related activity program is desirable.

Knowledge of:
-principles of care and supervision of children
-appropriate methods for classroom management and disciplining children
-basic first aid, health, hygiene and safety practices
-principles and practices of good customer service
-techniques of effective interpersonal communication

Ability to:
-assist with the supervision of children, participate in program activities and on field trips
-perform exercises and recreational activities with children of varying ages
-learn, understand, and explain District and program policies and procedures
-maintain attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions
-follow oral and written instructions
-communicate effectively with persons of all ages
-exercise tact, judgment and patience in dealing with children, parents and staff
-establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the performance of work duties and responsibilities
-perform custodial tasks including straightening rooms, wiping surfaces, emptying trashcans, sweeping and mopping floors, lifting and stacking chairs, vacuuming, and disinfecting bathrooms
-perform essential duties of job without causing harm to self or others

Licenses/Certification Required:
Current certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED is desirable