Veterans Park Elementary After School Program Assistant

Description:
Assist in providing supervision to individual or groups of students enrolled in the Creative Activities Program; monitor and report student progress.

Job Summary:

• Conducts a progressive, challenging program for youth.
• Works productively and consistently with After School Program Supervisor, Head
• After School Program Teacher, parent, youth, and community.
• Assists in the coordination and the distribution of afternoon snacks.
• Maintains bulletin boards.
• Assists in registration, preparation of calendar, attendance and student information records and evaluations.
• Maintains order and procedures during all activities; e.g. classroom, gym, playground, etc.
• Assists in ordering supplies and maintaining facility and equipment.
• Attends designated orientations and in-services.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation as required.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with homework as necessary.
• Assist in overseeing students while involved in activities.
• Provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the lead teacher by setting up activities, work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist student in getting on and off the bus.
• Confer, as needed, with lead teacher concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain regular attendance.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and one year experience in working with children in an organized setting.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY OF:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds

Application Procedure:
Apply online

Selection Procedure:



Contact Person: Molly Dabney (molly.dabney@fayette.kyschools.us)