Position Summary:  Provide quality care for school-age youth during the school year and full-day child care on early dismissal days, no school days, school holidays/breaks, and full-day during the summer months.

Qualification, Certifications and Experience

• Must be at least 16 years old
• High School diploma or equivalent, or currently enrolled in high school
• Equivalent of a minimum of one year successful experience working with children preferred

Background check, including fingerprinting, and physical exam required post offer

 

Certifications Obtainable upon Employment

• Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District
• Trainings required by DHS license requirements
• Trainings required by Community Education

Cost of certifications and time spent on the certifications covered by the employer

 

Performance Criteria

Professional

• Monitor and execute behavior guidelines to create positive, supportive and consistent environment
• Relate and interact with children using positive reinforcement and effective communication
• Assist On-Site Coordinator in planning recreational and educational activities
• Prepare and implement daily activities in coordination with On-Site Coordinator
• Knowledge of and interest in a variety of areas such as sports, music, arts, games, computers, etc.
• Complete daily children's attendance using KTC ipads
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment
• Assist On-Site Coordinator in creating a pleasing environment
• Help set up and put away tables and equipment
• Assist in preparation of program/art materials
• Report maintenance/custodial problems to On-Site Coordinator
• Cleanup buildings and supplies as assigned
• Leadership skills in directing children's activities
• Greet children and parents as they arrive
• Communicate children's behavior concerns with On-Site Coordinator
• Attend staff and in-service training meetings as required
• Maintain confidentiality of children's records
• Accurately use time clock and attendance management program
• Remain knowledgeable about program policies and procedures
• Understand and implement information on children's enrollment records
• Provide supervision of participants
• Must be available at least 4 shifts
• Must be available during extended hours on early dismissal, late starts and holiday break, spring break, scheduled no school days and summer hours between the hours of 6:30 am and 6:00 pm

Personal

• Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district.
• Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.
• Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner.
• Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures.
• Display dependability, being on-time and enaged during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.
• Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
• Ability to control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.
• Ability to focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants.
• Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.
• Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.
• Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.

General

• Work location will be assigned as needed
• Work days/hours may vary depending upon program needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher level leadership

Hours

• 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. on school days
• 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on school days

 

District Statement

Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62^nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.