Part-Time Extended Day Supervisor - Ascension School - Vic IV

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The extended day program is a vital part of our school community, providing a structured and safe environment for our students beyond school hours. Ascension School is searching for a warm, caring, dedicated after-school caregiver to oversee our Extended Day team. The Extended Day Supervisor will report to the School Operations Manager and School Principal.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience from volunteering or working with and monitoring school-aged children in an organized work setting (ages 3-14)
• Strong organizational and communication skills are important
• Ability to supervise other caregivers
• Must complete Virtus training and maintain with online training (typically 1 a month)
• Ability to pass first aid, CPR, asthma, and concussion certifications
• Ability to pass background checks and drug tests
• Strong working knowledge of childhood development
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform tasks such as sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting children
• Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children

General Responsibilities:

Supervision of Staff

• Create bi-weekly staff schedules
• Ensure workers have access to and complete timecards with help from Business Manager
• Co-lead staff meetings and trainings for EDP staff with Principal as needed
• Communicate policy, school calendar and updates to EDP workers
• Help staff to understand and implement appropriate child-care practices
• Report any staff performance issues to the Principal

Programmatic Planning and Implementation

• Create a daily plan for children to follow, including snacks, homework time, outdoor play, and indoor activities
• Plan seasonal activities
• Ensure a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment
• Ensure with the assistance of School Operations Manager that families enroll, check-in/out and pay through FACTS
• Manage student schedules
• Take daily student attendance and help with homework if needed
• Ensure students and workers understand and adhere to program rules and procedures
• Organize, facilitate, and monitor the activities of children enrolled in their assigned areas
• Monitor and interact with students to keep students engaged in creative, artistic, and physical activities
• Assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to the principal

Communication

• Prepare a monthly Newsletter for parents
• Communicate all schedule/calendar information specific to EDP with parents and staff
• Communicate with parents, as needed, regarding any issues that arise during Extended Day
• Report any injuries or behavior issues related to students to the Principal as soon as possible
• Report any injuries or job performance issues related to staff to the Principal as soon as possible

EDP is available to students before and after school; 7a.m.- 8a.m. and 2:50 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an hourly range of $15.50 - $17.50. An employee's pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.