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After-School Program Staff

5 days a week 2:00pm-6:00PM

St. Mark Catholic School - Stratford, CT

Job Description

The St. Mark School After-School Program provides a safe, dependable, convenient place for children after dismissal. The program aims to reinforce the values of school and enrich the lives of the students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The description below is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

After-school Staff:

1. Reports to the After School Coordinator.

2. Ensures that all after school activities reflect the mission of St. Mark School and the Diocese of Bridgeport.

3. Ensures that the guidelines, policies and expectations of St. Mark School and that of the Diocese of Bridgeport are followed.

4. Ensures a safe and engaging environment for all students by:

• Supporting a program that keeps children safe and busy from dismissal until pick-up
• Providing homework support
• Signing out students with pick-up adult, verifying correct pick-up consents
• Verifying children are properly supervised
• Ensuring students arrive to the program after their after school activities are done
• Properly handling discipline problems as they arise
• Treating injuries properly if they occur
• Notifying the Principal with any problems or concerns about a child

5. Maintains efficient communication by:

• Keeping parents informed about the program.
• Regularly reporting to parents about child's activities with regard to behavior/social/emotional concerns.

Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday when school is in session, from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

Early Dismissal Days extended from 11:30am - 6:00pm.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High school Diploma or GED - Associate's Degree or higher in Education Preferred
• Current CPR & First Aid training
• Background clearance

Physical/Mental Requirements:

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability. Usual and customary methods of performing jobs functions require: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; walking, standing, sitting.

Travel Requirements:

Travel to school building.

Interested candidates should complete the CT Reap application, include resume and three letters of recommendation which should also be sent to the Principal, Mrs. Warner, at principal@stmarkschool.org.