4K Wraparound Care Provider - FT

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Wraparound Care Specialist provides a safe, structured, and engaging environment for students participating in before and after school programming. This role supports the social-emotional well-being, enrichment, and supervision of students in a general school population setting.

The Wraparound Care Specialist ensures students begin and end their school day in a positive, supportive atmosphere that reinforces school expectations, promotes responsibility, and fosters meaningful relationships. This position plays a vital role in maintaining continuity between the school day and extended care programming.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Support Learning Continuity

• Reinforce skills introduced during the 4K instructional day through play-based and hands-on activities.
• Provide learning centers that promote early literacy, numeracy, and STEM exploration.
• Support social-emotional skill development, including sharing, cooperation, and self-regulation.
• Collaborate with the 4K Teacher to ensure alignment of routines, expectations, and learning goals.
• Maintain consistent behavioral and developmental supports.

b. Provide Safe and Engaging Wraparound Care

• Supervise students before and/or after the ½-day 4K instructional block.
• Plan age-appropriate activities including art, sensory play, movement, outdoor exploration, and quiet rest time.
• Establish predictable routines that foster independence and security.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment at all times.
• Monitor student health, safety, and well-being.

c. Promote Whole-Child Development

• Foster positive peer relationships and conflict resolution skills.
• Model respectful communication and problem-solving strategies.
• Encourage independence in daily routines such as snack, transitions, and clean-up.
• Support students with diverse needs, including IEPs or developmental differences, as applicable.

d. Family Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain positive, professional relationships with families.
• Communicate daily highlights and important information as needed.
• Support family engagement efforts consistent with WSTEM's mission and culture.
• Work collaboratively with the 4K Teacher and school staff to support student success.

e. Compliance and Professional Responsibilities

• Follow all state licensing regulations and school policies for childcare programs.
• Maintain accurate attendance and supervision records.
• Participate in required professional development and training.
• Support continuous improvement efforts aligned with charter school goals.