After School Staff

General Summary: Provide developmental care and supervision to children in the USM After School Program to provide enrichment opportunities. Implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum for children while establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children and parents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide continuous supervision to children enrolled in the After-School Program while ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. Interact with children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing.
• Maintain the facilities in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; set up rooms and areas for various activities such as snack times, naps, games, etc.
• Play with children.
• Record daily observations for each child, including specific information pertaining to each child for that day.
• Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including soiled clothing, washing hands, and assisting in toileting.
• Serve as a resource in the After-School Program as a whole.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships
• Affinity to work and relate with school-aged children
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred
2. AED & First Aide Certification preferred
3. Some experience working with school-aged children preferred