BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CAREGIVER

EDUStaff, LLC

COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

This is a contract position posted by EDUStaff and leased to Saline Area Schools.

REPORTS TO: Before and After School Care Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To provide quality care and enriching learning experience to the children enrolled in the program.

COMMITMENT: To promote and model integrity and excellence as the cornerstones of Saline Community Education.  The practice of integrity requires at all times that we do the right thing.  The delivery of excellence demands that we recognize that even the best service can always be improved.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of a variety of daily activities to help children develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
• Supervise children to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable environment for all participants.
• Comply with local, state and federal laws as well as district policy and regulations related to programs.
• Operate the copy machine, computers and other equipment as needed.
• Light lifting may be required.
• Keep the equipment and facilities clean and organized.
• Answer the phone.
• Interact with parents as they pick-up and drop-off children daily.  
• Serve as a “goodwill” ambassador to the public for the program, the Community Education Department and the Saline Area Schools.
• Remain abreast of current trends, knowledge and attitudes affecting child care and Before and After School Care programs.
• Pool days which involve swimming with students (not serving as a lifeguard) are expected. 
• Perform other tasks and duties related to the program as assigned or appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Successful experience in supervising youth, including kindness, patience and good discipline skills
• Basic math skills
• Personal qualities:  Dependable attendance, courtesy and tact, punctuality, flexibility
• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Candidate must have reliable transportation available 
• Additional training/education desirable but not required
• Able to receive clearance on a State Police records check
• Nonsmoker at worksite

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 2.5-4.5 hours a day. 

EVALUATION: Contract employee’s performance shall be evaluated at least once within the first 90 days of work and at least once annually thereafter.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.