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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.