ABOUT PARKWAY-ROCKWOOD COMMUNITY ED:
Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a partnership of the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts that provides high-quality programs that enhance the quality of life for residents.
$17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Available shifts and locations:
Various locations throughout the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts
These positions are for the Rockwood and Parkway School Districts. Ability to plan/implement developmentally appropriate activities; ability to supervise staff; ability to assume responsibility and respect confidentiality. Two years of experience working in a similar setting with children.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a member of the Community Ed team, the Adventure Club Assistant Facilitator provides support in operation of the Adventure Club school-age care program to ensure the program furthers the mission of Community Ed in the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the site Facilitator with developing a safe and caring environment for the Adventure Club school-age care program.
- Manage site operations as needed, including supervision of staff and attendance of all children.
- Responsible for supervision of children and the implementation of the everyday activities of the Adventure Club school-age care program.
- Provide up to 1:1 assistance to meet the needs of individual children.
- Follows established guidelines to ensure safety and accountability.
- Assist site Facilitator with staff timekeeping records as needed.
- Assist with directing essential program drills as required.
- Ensures that parents and families are greeted daily and appropriate information is communicated.
- Obtain yearly in-service by attending trainings and completing modules as required.
- Supports the program through attendance at events and meetings outside of scheduled hours as needed, including orientations, family events, staff meetings, trainings, early dismissal/late state/non-school days, etc.
- Direct staff in maintenance of program areas and supplies.
- Participate in professional growth by attending appropriate workshops and conferences.
- Assists in implementation of activity plans.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Respects confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to assume the responsibilities of the facilitator when the facilitator is absent.
- Ability to promote an encouraging, caring and safe environment for children, of varying ability levels and ages.
- Ability to demonstrate respect, patience, compassion and sensitivity to the individual needs of children and their families.
- Ability to supervise and support program staff as needed.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to interact with children appropriately on their level - bending, stooping, lifting and sitting on the floor.
- Ability to judge when situations and/or information should be called to the attention of supervisor.
- Must work well as part of a team and individually.
- Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, department staff, other District personnel and the community.
- Ability to set up an appropriate environment which may include moving furniture, carrying supplies, and lifting equipment.
- Ability to access assigned locations within the Parkway and/or Rockwood School Districts.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning or evening hours when required.
- Ability to lift at least 35 lbs either individually or with a co-worker as needed.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred.
- College credit preferred.
- Two years experience working with children in a similar setting preferred.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- General office equipment
- Age appropriate toys and games
- Walkie-talkies
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Within assigned building(s) in Parkway and Rockwood locations; outside of school buildings as needed, which may include during inclement weather.
- While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.
Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a self-funded department and is not funded through the district's general operating budget. All positions are contingent upon the ongoing financial viability of the Community Ed program.