Student Assistant - SACC

School-Age Child Care Student Assistant

Responsible for assisting the supervisor and program aides in the care and nurturing of children in a safe and welcoming environment, implements activities and helps in carrying out the daily routine of the program. Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM school days.

Qualifications:

Must be 16 years of age and eligible to obtain a work permit

Must be enrolled in the Upper Arlington City School District

Must be a junior or senior with an appropriate school record

Ability to provide a signed medical statement and fingerprints for a criminal records check

Experience working with children preferred but not required

Completion of SACC orientation and training

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively and positively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective active listening skills

Ability to manage children in small & large groups

Can understand and identify the individual needs of children in the program and adapt expectations and practices accordingly

Essential Functions:

Assists in conducting activities and special events

Communicates with the other SACC members

Assists in the snack preparation and serving

Assists to keep supplies and equipment in order

Daily set-up/clean-up of program

Interacts positively, using constructive guidance in appropriate social interactions and expected standards of behavior

Enforces SACC policy

Serves as a positive role model for the children

Encouraging children's participation in multiple program activities

Greets and interacts with parents daily, sharing positive information about a child whenever possible

Interacts with parents, children, school personnel, and SACC staff in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner; refer appropriate questions to the Site Supervisor

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety and engagement of children in assigned activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Equipment Operated:

Copy machine

Calculator

Computer/printer

Telephone/cellular phone

Projector TV

Other office equipment as needed

Additional Working Conditions:

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Exposure to loud noises

Interactions with unruly children

Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing

Interruption of duties by students, visitors, staff and/or telephoning

Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the work place throughout his/her employment with the District. This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority. The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.