After-School Aide

Description

The After School Aide implements creative and engaging programs for students in a safe, nurturing environment. This position participates collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and collective/individual interest of the staff and student body.

JOB DUTIES:

• Serve as a Group Leader showing enthusiasm in actions and spirit while implementing lesson plans provided by the School.
• Lead and participate in a variety of activities that actively engage students, such as games, songs, sports, skits and special events and are aligned to the mission of the school.
• Supervise students at all times including transitions between activities so students are accounted for, are safe at all times and they know what is expected of them.
• Serve as a good example and role model to the students, and maintain and appropriate level of professionalism at all times.
• Aide students in developing self-confidence and a positive self-image by providing an environment of acceptance and support for each student.
• Give directions both verbally and visually, when appropriate by using correct grammar and a variation in voice and gestures.
• Provide time and attention equitably among all students while circulating freely and spontaneously around the classroom.
• Actively greet parents each day upon drop-off and pick-up times.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with the school child disciplinary process.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child in his/her group. 
• Keep the group of children together and take frequent face to name checks.
• Maintain a physical environment (indoors and outdoors) which is safe, healthy, neat, attractive, clean, and appropriate for students and is conducive to having fun.
• Always know where each child in the group is at all times.  One counselor should always be present to supervise the group; no child/children should be left unsupervised.
• Ensure that all daily attendance records are accurate and up to date.
• Complete all records and forms timely, accurately and neatly, including daily sheets.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding staff, children and families as well as NLCI management and operations.
• The ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; one or more years of college preferred
• Prior experience working with children between the ages of Pre-K through 8th Grade.
• Must possess or be able to obtain certifications in CPR, First Aid and Advanced Lifesaving, where applicable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Genuine passion for and desire to work with children.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.*