YORK PREPARATORY ACADEMY

South Carolina Public Charter School District

                          TITLE:                  After School Assistant/Patriot’s Promise

        POSITION TYPE:                    Non - Exempt

AGREEMENT TERMS:                      12 month agreement (August – July)

                                                      Part Time Monday-Thursday 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm Friday 1:00 pm-6:00 pm 

          SALARY/RATE:                     $15.00/hour

           REPORTS TO:                        After School Coordinator

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the After School Coordinator, the Assistant is responsible for assisting with homework, activities, games and crafts for participants in the Patriot’s Promise After School Program.  The After School Assistant must provide the participants with a leadership role and be a positive role model to them. The Assistant is responsible for planning, organizing and leading daily activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide participants with the appropriate leadership during the program.
• Develop and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
• Tutor students and provide homework assistance.
• Assist with participant check-in/out.
• Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for participants.
• Supervise children on playground and classrooms
• Prepare activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the children.
• Communicate with the parents through daily drop-off and pick-up.
• Maintain a safe environment for participants. Maintain a positive attitude toward co-workers, parents, and the school.
• Report any problems which arise with participants, other employees, or the school to the After School Coordinator.
• Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the program.
• Keep the room neat and orderly
• Follow and enforce all safety policies.
• Proactive response to any issues and concerns regarding the after school program.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Supervise and direct children, be sensitive and mature, provide leadership and stability to the program and staff. Serve as a good role model. Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, parents and students. Effectively use positive guidance techniques to correct student behavior. Maintain confidentiality. Communicates well with students and other staff members. Dependable.

Education                           High School Diploma or equivalent 

Working Condition         Office environment with exposure to outside conditions.  Office activities could require movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.

York Preparatory Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.