Extended Day Program Staff

Job Description

Job Description

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.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Education, Certifications, and Work-Related Experience :

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Working Conditions :

We require all candidates who have been offered a position with our Ministries to go through a background check which includes fingerprinting.

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