Adventuretime (Before/After School) Associate
Urbandale Community School District
Job Details
Job ID: 5246050
Job Description
JOB TITLE - Adventuretime Associate
CLASSIFICATION - Classified
FLSA STATUS - Non-Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Adventuretime Coordinator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Building administrators, district leadership
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - Under general supervision, provide supervision for students across the school day - practicing skills with small groups of students, providing supervision for lunch and recess, and working collaboratively with a team to meet the needs of a building.
SHIFTS AVAILABLE - 6:30am-9:00am or 3:30-6:30pm (or both)
Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXPsFRue3TUnwGLKrw5M7C6NUqlmJPsK/view?usp=sharing) to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.
QUALIFICATIONS -
(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
+ Ability to relate well with students. Understanding and ability to meet developmental needs of preschool and school-age students.
+ Knowledge and skill in childcare/child development, including what students are capable of at different age levels.
+ Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures.
+ Knowledge of students' activities that will get the child to use both their skills and imagination.
+ Ability to implement program activities as well as participate in those activities.
+ Ability to be on time and follow through with responsibilities.
+ Ability to serve as a positive role model for students.
+ Ability to anticipate problems and take preventative action.
+ Ability to create collaborative working environment
+ Effective oral and written communication skills.
+ Must be able to interact positively with students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
+ Knowledge of district policies and procedures.
Education
+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
+ Some experience with supervising children preferred.
Equipment
+ Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
+ Follow program procedures.
+ Assist in maintaining accurate records.
+ Assist team leaders or teachers while implementing activities during before/after school and/or preschool programs.
+ Attend weekly building staff meetings.
+ Attend monthly all-staff development meetings.
+ Collaborate with building team leader or preschool teachers to discuss lesson plans and how to properly implement them.
+ Develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with school staff, custodians, food service staff, teachers, principals, school secretaries, guidance counselors, and supervisors.
+ Greet parents and students on when they arrive and leave.
+ Provide parents with incident reports, newsletters, program changes or updates, upcoming events, and office contact information.
+ Maintain clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe environment.
+ Utilize space effectively to meet the needs of students.
+ Maintain appropriate child/staff ratios at all times.
+ Follow Food Safety/Sanitation guidelines when preparing and distributing snacks.
+ Participate in Staff Development.
+ Report incidents of an unusual nature to the team leader or Adventuretime Coordinator.
+ Maintain confidentiality.
+ Maintain a reliable attendance record.
+ Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS -
+ None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -
+ Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
+ Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
+ Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
+ Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
+ Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS -
+ Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
+ Occasional meetings outside the school day.
+ Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -
+ At-Will Employee
+ Letter of Assignment
+ Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
+ Performance evaluated annually
Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 40
Job Categories
Instructional Support, Individual Aide
Instructional Support, Paraprofessional / IA
Support Staff, Supervisory Aide
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