After School Clubs Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Miami Country Day School

• Miami, FL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, JOB SUMMARY: As a part-time employee of the After School Clubs Program, the role of a childcare staff member consists of supervising, assisting, and ensuring the safety of all the children in our program, as well as interacting with their parents/guardians and/or caregivers/drivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Arrives on time to allow time to pick up and highlight daily attendance and sign-out sheets before students arrive. Supervises, assists, and interacts with students in After School. Respectfully welcome and assist parents, guardians, caregivers and drivers. Greets and signs in students upon their arrival. Informs immediate supervisor at once that students are unaccounted for.

Monitors and accounts for students in the classrooms, on the playgrounds, during snack time, and when transporting them to another location. Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom. Knowledge of emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned. Knowledge of procedures for referring students who have disciplinary problems.

Knowledge of school procedures and regulations, including evacuation procedures, lock-down procedures, and weather-related emergency procedures. Monitors student behaviors and possible conflicts and is prepared to redirect and intervene when necessary. Implements sign-out for children when parents, guardians, caregivers, and/or drivers arrive.

Must be able to load students in and out of vehicles as needed. Maintains accurate attendance sheet records that include time in and time out and parent signatures. Report any concerns to the immediate supervisor, such as conflicts, injuries, and/or inappropriate behaviors. Adheres to the MCDS’s policies and procedures including code of conduct and ethics.

Completes other assigned tasks consistent with the position upon the supervisor’s request.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES High school diploma or GED Work in a fast-paced, high responsibility environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts. Must be reliable and punctual. Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous. Excellent communication skills.

Ability to relate well to people and to work collaboratively. Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, hands-on, and positive demeanor. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. May work long hours for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion.

Ability to work in varied and changing weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. The above describes the general nature and level of work. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.