Description

The SCBCS aftercare assistant provides quality supervision for students participating in the program. Potential candidates should enjoy working with children, spending time outdoors, on crafts, monitoring homework time, and interacting with students in 1st through 8th grades.

Requirements

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

Authenticity:?Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
Courage:?Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
Commitment:?Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides after-school supervision for students.
Checks students in and signs them out to approved adults.
Observes, monitors, and participate in children’s play activities whether small group or whole group.
Provides supervised playtime outside (weather permitting) to provide a safe and positive environment.
Fosters and supports the student’s spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
Efficiently redirects inappropriate student behaviors and implements the program discipline system to effectively monitor and guide proper student behavior.
Communicates with the supervisor as well as parents regarding any problems that may arise during after-school care hours.
Reports any problems to the supervisor and/or principal.
Hours for position vary, but usually include weekday afternoons and extended summer hours.

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.

CATHOLIC FAITH

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required; supplemented with previous experience working with children preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to remain calm, positive and upbeat so as to provide a nurturing atmosphere for all students.
Ability to be flexible to work with students from ages 5-14.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed mostly indoors in an environmentally controlled setting. Work is to be performed directly on school campuses. Work from home is not permitted. Works frequently in close physical proximity to others and may encounter work in enclosed or tight spaces. Hours for workers may vary depending on need for staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (25 pounds).

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

St Charles Borromeo Catholic School

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