Before/After Care Instructor
The Before and After Care Instructor will assist in planning and conducting daily activities for program participants. They will prepare materials required to implement daily activity plans. Advise of needed purchase. The Before and After Care leader will provide each child with positive interactions and experiences.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of one to two years experience with school-age children, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in child development practices.
- Understand principles, practices, and objectives of community recreation.
- Implement innovative activities on a daily basis.
- Demonstrate ability to supervise children in recreational setting. Organizational skills related to programming.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills; ability to work with minimal supervision, to solve problems and produce work on a timely basis.
- Demonstrate initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, analytical skills, leadership, management activities, and the capability to work in a positive manner with the general public, Park District staff and Board of Commissioners.
- CPR/AED certification preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Employee must maintain a positive working relationship with subordinates, co-workers, and the general public.
- Work as scheduled.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work environment and return supplies and equipment to the appropriate location when finished.
- Dress in appropriate attire in accordance with District policies. District issue t-shirt and lanyard on the outermost layer of clothing at all times.
- Provide each child with positive interactions and experiences.
- Remain actively engaged with participants, including playing games, talking with participants, and leading activities.
- Assist in planning and conducting daily activities for program participants.
- Assist leader daily with activities, games, and crafts.
- Assist in organizing and putting away all snacks and supplies.
- Participate in site staff and Extended Care meetings as necessary. Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and codes.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings.
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
- Comply with all Extended Care policies and procedures.
- Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work, and safety rules.
- Organize and submit accident reports, incident reports, time sheets, and activity plans.
- Maintain current certification in CPR.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Participate in required training and safety programs established and recognized by the Wheeling Park District.
- Conducts all work safely, including using personal protective equipment and safety devices as required; identifies and reports any real or potential safety hazards.
- Ensures participation and compliance with required and optional relevant employee training programs as defined by OSHA and PDRMA.
- Oversees the investigation of critical safety incidents or accidents and develops appropriate responses for assigned areas of responsibility
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
- Develop a positive rapport with the Wheeling Community. Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
- Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment, and people.
RATE OF PAY:
- $15.00 an hour