Extended Day in Saratoga, California at Saint Andrew's Parish in Saratoga, California

Job Overview:

Extended Day Faculty lead students in activities and games during recess/lunch & after school, prepare for after-school activities/projects, and guide students with healthy food choices. Sspervise students while eating during recess/lunch, clean up during recess, and making certain students play time is safe and inclusive. Monitor the proper use of recess equipment, help students develop their social-emotional awareness, and assist students with conflict resolution. Will maintain effective communication with co-workers, teachers, students, parents, and administration,?and document incident reports in a clear and concise manner.

Reports To: Director of Extended Day & Summer Programs

Job Type: On-Site, Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $22 - $28 per hour

Benefits:

• Kaiser, UHC Health plans with school contribution up to 90%, dependent coverage up to 25%
• Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short/Long Term Disability, covered by school
• Retirement 401K plan with school contribution of 6%
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account for healthcare) with school match up to $1000
• Additional FSA-Dependent Care, Specified Disease, Hospital Confinement, Whole Life available
• Paid Vacation/Personal Days, paid Holidays, paid School Breaks, Sick Leave with rollover hours
• Partial tuition remission is available
• Years of service bonus
• Paid professional development and continuing education

Responsibilities and Duties: these are not written to be all inclusive nor limited to -

• Using technology to register students in and out of extended day programming daily
• Develop and implement daily activities focusing on language arts, math, games, and technology where developmentally appropriate
• Provided teaching that motivates students to participate and instill enthusiasm for learning, exploration, and creativity
• Bring to and pick up students from their onsite After School Enrichment courses in a timely manner
• Help with snack time distribution of food
• Assure that all students have a safe experience during extended day programming
• Maintain effective communication with co-workers, students, parents, and administration
• Run an enrichment class in extended or help inside the classroom when assistance is needed throughout the day

Additional Duties

• Participate in parent-teacher and student conferences
• Attend school chapel, committees, meetings, and other internal school functions
• Participate in and help support, Back to School Nights, Open Houses, Graduation and Admissions Events, as scheduled on weekdays and weekends
• Chaperone student field trips; some overnight
• Engage in ongoing professional development experiences, including out of the area opportunities, throughout the calendar year (including summer) as directed and supported by the administration
• Other related duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in childcare
• Candidates with educational credits and/or certificates will be prioritized for consideration
• Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship
• Pass background check and references, provide negative TB test
• Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR certifications or able to attain within the first 2 months of employment

Skills and Characteristics:

• Reading, writing, speaking, listening, basic mathematics
• Desires a highly collaborative work environment
• Values innovation and creativity
• Growth mindset
• Conflict resolution
• Good sense of humor
• Passion for interacting with students in and outside of the classroom
• Positive team player, ready to contribute as needed
• Ability to use technology to enhance the classroom experience
• Motivation to use a range of resources that represent diverse cultures, experiences and viewpoints

Equipment / Materials:

• Apple/Mac and iOS environment with laptop and similar devices, and accessories
• Google Suite cloud applications
• Integration of technology into classroom, presentation electronics, software, and accessories
• Operate standard office equipment including copier, postage machine, laminator

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to visually monitor the room/outdoor areas and students
• Prolong standing up to and above 80% of time. Includes sitting, squatting, reaching, and kneeling
• Climb stairs and navigate sloping terrain
• Ability to move equipment/boxes and ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Work Environment:

• Navigate 10 acres of land with multi surfaces, multi-level with transitions
• Surfaces including wood, linoleum, grass, concrete, dirt, gravel
• Sustain loud noises for a minimum of 50% of time depending on activities
• Sustain indoor artificial lighting for 80% of time or higher depending on activities, backlit monitors
• Able to handle outdoor weather including bright sun to rain, and temperature from cold to hot