Part-Time & Temporary Substitute Child Care Positions
Liberty Public Schools
Kid’s Zone - School Age Child Care (Before & After School Program)
(Facility Operations Staff) Job Description
Purpose Statement
The job of Kid’s Zone Child Care (Facility Operations Staff) was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for organizing and directing age-appropriate activities for school age students; preparing and serving snacks; providing assistance with homework; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.
This job reports to Program Coordinator
Essential Functions
Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of handling emergency situations and meeting immediate health care needs.
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Assists with organizing and monitoring appropriate activities (e.g. games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing play and academic concepts.
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Attends staff meetings, trainings and special events of program for the purpose of receiving information and conveying information related to program.
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Delivers children directly from/to parents, guardians, or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting established custodial guidelines.
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Greets and communicates with parents daily (e.g. incident reports, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information and/or receiving information appropriate to students.
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Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g. toys, games, instructional tools, computers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning environment.
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Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual games,playground activities, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
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Organizes indoor/outdoor, quiet/active play activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively
participating in learning activities with children.
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Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
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Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job
conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and controlling and motivating students.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; policies and procedures related to LKZ and LPS; and positive reinforcement techniques.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working flexible schedule and daily events; and working as part of a team.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience Job related experience is required.
Education No specific education level is required
Equivalency High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Required Testing None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified
Certificates Licenses CPR/First Aid Certificate BIST Discipline Training
21 to 24 hours of in-service training per year
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Salary Grade Classified A
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