JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Wildcat Extended Day Program Associate (afternoon)
Status: Part-time (25 hours/week). Hourly/Non-exempt
Hourly Rate: $19-$21 per hour
Work Schedule: Weekdays 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM during the school year.
Reports to: Principal
Location: West Sedona School

Job Summary
The Program Associate works directly with K-5 students enrolled in the Wildcat Extended Day Program to provide a safe, nurturing, and well-supervised afterschool child care program while acting as a positive adult role model and mentor.

Job Duties

Setting up and organizing the classroom and outdoor spaces
Preparing materials and gathering supplies for activities
Leading and supervising small or large group activities
Supervising children on the playground and during free time activities
Assisting children with homework
Monitoring student check in and check out procedures to keep accurate attendance records
Working collaboratively with other staff, interns and volunteers
Cleaning up and storing equipment and cleaning up the classroom and other spaces used by the program
Welcoming and interacting with parents
Writing incident reports and providing first aid (or getting emergency help if needed) if a child is injured

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, child care, or recreation environment
Must obtain a fingerprint clearance card

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication and organization skills
Patience and ability to juggle the needs of children of diverse ages, backgrounds, and interests
Reliable transportation
Spanish language fluency a big plus