Adventuretime (Before/After School) Associate

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 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