Before & After Care Worker- Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for assisting in maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students during authorized before or after school programs in accordance with CSUSA policy and established school procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position is one that is in the public eye and program assistants must always reflect a professional manner as well as provide excellent customer service.
Candidates must be able to resolve conflicts with children and parents, possess the ability to be firm but friendly, and must be able to be courteous and professional when dealing with parents, children and other co-workers.
Program assistant reports to the Director of the Before and After Care Program and to the school principal.
Follows proper student sign in and dismissal procedures for Before Care.
Follows proper student check in and dismissal procedures for After Care.
Monitors students.
Observes who enters and leaves child care area.
Assists students with homework.
Passes out snacks.
Plays with students on playground.
Tutors and assists students with homework.
Resolves conflicts with children and parents.
**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED** JOB REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or higher education credential.
Previous experience as daycare assistant or summer camp counselor, preferred Must like children.
Commitment to company values.
Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.