JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Wildcat Extended Day Program Associate (afternoon)

Status: Part-time (15 hours/week). Hourly/Non-exempt

Hourly Rate: $15.50-$17 per hour

Work Schedule: Weekdays 6:45 AM to 8:30 AM during the school year.

Reports to: Wildcats Extended Day Program Manager

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 as directed by the Program Manager
• Preparing materials and gathering supplies for activities
• Leading and supervising small or large group activities as directed by the Program Manager,
• Supervising children on the playground and during free time activities
• Assisting children with homework
• Monitoring student check in and check out procedures and working with Program Manager to keep accurate attendance records
• Working collaboratively with other staff, interns, volunteers and contracted program providers as well as school day staff
• 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
• Generally assisting the Program Manager with on-site activities

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