Before and After School Care Activity Assistant - TES

Before and After School Care Activity Assistant - TES

Location: Taylorsville, NC

Job Type: Full Time

Posted on: 1/6/2024

Available Before: 1/26/2024

Employer: Alexander County Schools

BASC Activity Assistant

Taylorsville Elementary School

Permanent part-time 10-month position with partial benefits

Hours: 20 hours a week (Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 6:00pm)

Occasional morning hours: 6:00am - 8:00am

General Statement of Job
The BASC Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting the BASC Site Coordinator with the daily operations of the BASC site and must perform duties as provided by the NC Child Care Rules. The assistant provides an environment that ensures the safety and well-being of all students along with providing age-appropriate activities in accordance with the NC Child Care Licensing Requirements. This staff member manages behavioral issues and will lead small group activities. This employee will maintain sanitation guidelines for the facility and completes daily cleaning and sanitation. This staff member reports to the BASC Site Coordinator and BASC Program Director.

Required qualifications
• High School Diploma
• Certificate in BASC Training
• Successful work experience with children in licensed care, preferred
• Skilled in using computers, email, and other software
• Applicant must hold a valid NC state driver’s license
• Applicant must be 18 years of age

By the first day of employment, these items must be in place:
• TB test within last 12 months by a medical practitioner licensed in NC
• Criminal Background Check through DHHS CBC Portal
• Medical Form by Physician
• CPR Certification

Essential duties and responsibilities
• Completes all health and safety trainings, staff orientation, and all annual trainings required by licensed childcare.
• Monitors and manages student behavior and discipline.
• Provides an environment of positive social and emotional wellness for all.
• Closely supervises students during transitions and ensures safety on the playground.
• Performs housekeeping and sanitation duties as required by licensed childcare and designated by the Site Coordinator.
• Assists with emergency drills (fire and lockdown).

Additional duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the BASC Site Coordinator or BASC Program Director.

Essential knowledge and abilities
• Must be prepared to deal with emergency situations should they arise.
• Employee must have the ability to interpret and establish appropriate rules, methods, and techniques in maintaining a disciplined environment.
• Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and patience.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Requires the ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers and copiers.

The abilities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.