BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist an on-site Director, classroom teacher, or other responsible staff member in providing a safe and quality environment for students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students.

Assist the on-site Director, classroom teacher or other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students.

Assist with organizing materials for summer programming.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILIITES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Safe practices in classroom activities.  Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.  Basic record-keeping techniques.  Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

Learn child guidance principles and practices.  Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, both orally and in writing.  Print and write legibly.  Understand and follow oral and written instructions.  Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.  Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approval policies and procedures.  Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have experience working with children and demonstrate technical skills.