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

Pre-Employment Certifications

• Background check and fingerprinting
• Physical examination

Certifications Obtainable upon Employment

(Cost of certification and time spent on the certification are covered by the employer)

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

Experience

• Must be at least 16 years old
• High School degree, or equivalent, or currently enrolled in high school
• Prefer coursework in early childhood, elementary/secondary education, physical education, or leisure services
• Equivalent of a minimum of one year successful experience working with children preferred

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

Johnston Community Education employees are expected to:

• 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 present 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.
• Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.
• 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.
• Primary location is CE Department Office or other assigned location
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher level leadership
• Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor

Non-discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Johnston Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
 
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 Resoucres 6510 NW 62^nd Ave., Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470.