Assistant Instructors - Wolverine B/A School Program

GRISWOLD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Description

Position: Wolverines Forward Before and After School Program Assistant Instructor F L S A : Non-Exempt Approval Date: Reports to: Extended Learning Director

Terms of Service: Hourly, part-time, school year position working up to 5 hours a day.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Environment: May be exposed to weather conditions. May be required to work in various temperatures and locations within the facility and outside. Must be able to work under stressful situations.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Extended Learning Director and Wolverines Forward Coordinator, the Assistant Instructor will assist with the implementation of the program. The Assistant is responsible for helping to maintain a safe and clean site, ensuring a high level of program quality, and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants and their families.

Ability to - Work with, develop, lead, mentor, and supervise youth ages 4 to 12 in small and large groups. Engage in physical activities with participants without limitation. Lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds. Stand for up to 5 hours. Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff, parents, and students. Effectively communicate and demonstrate sensitivity with others. Be a good role model for children.

Education and/or Experience: Entry-level position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: It is impractical to attempt to list every duty and responsibility of a Before/After School Program Instructor as the conditions and the human variables involved are both unpredictable and subject to change. These, then, are the major duties and responsibilities of the position, but there are many additional specific tasks and processes required to fulfill this role in a satisfactory manner.

1. Supervise and assist children with all activities in accordance with the program calendar and schedule.
2. Create a welcoming, caring, and professional environment for all children and parents.
3. Role model positive attitudes and behaviors, including good sportsmanship, hygiene, and overall conduct.
4. Assist with immediate check-in and follow-up of all children scheduled to attend, and be aware of student counts at all times.
5. Aide students in developing self-confidence and a positive self-image by providing an environment of acceptance and support for each student.
6. Maintain a clean and orderly environment, and ensure that all children are respectful of school and program property.
7. Complete and maintain documentation as needed, including sign-in/out sheets and incident reports.
8. Actively greet parents each day upon drop-off/pick-up.
9. Serve as the first level of support for student incidents and escalate to the Wolverines Forward Coordinator as necessary.
10. Monitor student behavior and utilize appropriate discipline measures as necessary. Use positive reinforcement and developmentally-appropriate guidance techniques and consequences to encourage appropriate behavior, and escalate concerns to the Wolverines Forward Coordinator as necessary.
11. Attend family events, monthly staff meetings, and professional development as required.
12. Participate in necessary trainings required by the Connecticut State Department of Education within the first 90 days of employment including, but not limited to, CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Care4Kids health and safety training

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by Extended Learning Director.