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Form of workEffective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of SAC/Youth ProgramsStudent Worker at the elementary buildings. This position is 3.25 hours per day on school days; up to 5.5 hours on non-school days. Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour; Independent-Student Support Group.
Application Process: To be considered for the position, submit online application at www.sspps.org. Posting will remain open until filled.
Reports to: Director of Community Education
Job Summary
Participate in activities with children attending School Aged Care (SAC) Program or other Youth Programs.
Job Functions
- Engage with children during activities, small group, snack, indoor/outdoor play and on field trips.
- Assist with supervising children during indoor/outdoor play and on field trips.
- Work in small groups to assist children with daily activities.
- Assist in maintaining supervision, order, discipline and a safe and secure environment for children at all times.
- Assist with activities for the program.
- Assist in providing a stimulating experience to help the child grow physically, intellectually, emotionally, and creatively, according to his/her individual needs and his/her own ability.
- Attend in-services, workshops, orientations, and staff meetings as required.
- Maintain a positive, concerned, and accepting attitude toward children and their families.
- Conduct self in a manner that reflects favorably on the program and school district.
- Communicate effectively with parents, children, and program staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children, families, staff and program information.
- Adhere to program guidelines and district policies
- Assist with emergency care of injured or ill children according to program procedures and district policy.
- Assist with adaptation to allow the student to function in program setting
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Community Education Director.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Experience working with school-age children preferred.
- Enjoys interacting with children
- Ability to work after school
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Good communication skills
- CPR Trained or the ability to be trained
- Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, internet navigation and Microsoft Word
- Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.
