Position: School Age Program
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Center Director

Summary:

School-Age Classroom staff are responsible for the overall supervision of students and leads children in developmentally appropriate activities.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist children with homework completion, as necessary.
• Prepare weekly engaging social-emotional and gross motor activities for students using identified curriculum.
• Actively supervise children at all times.
• Lead classroom through Camp Funshine program each summer.
• Communicate with parents regularly regarding their child’s academic performance and behavior.
• Complete Child Service Reports in the fall and spring, per DHS regulations.
• Maintain a clean environment for children
• Stay up to date and follow all relevant bus safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively with school personnel for a highly successful program
• Partner with parents to help children succeed in and out of the classroom

Locations:

• The Eagles School-Age Center: 5875 Sterrettania Road, Fairview (Asbury Elementary School)
• The Trojan Bears School-Age Center: 5300 Henderson Road, Erie (Belle Valley Elementary School)
• The Bears School-Age Center: 1001 West 54th Street, Erie (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)
• The Bees School-Age Center: 4391 Lancaster Road, Erie (Grandview Elementary School)
• The Tigers School-Age Center: 2624 West 6th Street, Erie (Tracy Elementary School)

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must possess or obtain required state and federal clearances
• May require travel to other locations within Erie County

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time throughout the day with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending
• Frequent to occasional lifting of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds
• Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movements of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out job duties