Essential Functions
Works with Site Leader and co-workers to plan, organize, and direct a variety of recreational and educational activities for students grades K-6.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the children, parents, school staff and other community members.
Maintains discipline, safety, and control of site.
Maintains an environment that promotes cooperation, learning, and enjoyment.
Assists children with special needs or disabilities and helps to integrate them with others.
Assists Site Leader with daily attendance and records, scheduling and implementing daily activities, distributing daily snacks, and assisting in any manner as requested.
Encourages high participation of students in daily activities and planning process. Assists all visiting instructors.
Helps train mentor to Assistant Activity Leaders and Student Workers.
Assists with daily set-up/ take-down of centers which includes lifting/carrying tables, chairs, boxes, etc.
Attends all staff trainings.
May be designated as Interim Site Leaderr to act in Site Leader’s absence.
Assures quality indicators of NSACA accreditation as well-known and adhered to by staff.
Other Functions
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and must have a positive personality and child management skills.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: to lead school-age activities in the areas of sports, games, music, and arts and crafts.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and must be available to work, if needed, on no school/ camp days during the school year.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to effect the Organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity . Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.
Experience
Minimum 6 months licensed care experience required. Education
High School diploma or equivalent. Education in child development, recreation, education, or a related field is highly desirable.
Required Testing
Must have negative TB Test documentation provided by a clinic or doctor, completed prior to and within 6 months of employment
Continuing Educ. / Training
Completes a minimum of eighteen (18) verifiable hours of approved training each year.
CPR/First Aid Recertification every two years
Certificates & Licenses
Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) Child Day Care Center Teacher-Caregiver requirements.
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status
Non Exempt Approval Date
September 8, 2023 Salary Grade
Grade 105 9 Month
Nondiscrimination Statement
Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District’s activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
Declaracion de Non Discriminacion
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el trato de las personas o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones. La falta de habilidad del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión o participación en actividades y programas del Distrito. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación o empleo.
