TIDEWATCH Before/After School Care - Riverview Charter School : Job Details

DESCRIPTION The TIDEWATCH Program Assistants supervise and direct students, providing homework assistance, fun learning activities that are curriculum driven and enrichment activities such as sports, games, arts, music, crafts, drama and dance for students in the TIDEWATCH Program. TIDEWATCH Assistants will be sensitive and mature, provide leadership and stability to the program and staff. Serve as a good role model to the students. Maintain student confidentiality. Communicate effectively through spoken and written word. DUTIES • Prepare and gather materials and supplies prior to programs daily. • Tutor students and provide homework assistance. • Assist and supervise children during all classroom and playground activities. • Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant. Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group. • Be able to work independently while maintaining the teamwork needed to allow the consistency of program content and integrity. • Assist children with meal/snack time and clean-up. • Be responsible for the safety of the children enrolled. • Clean-up site when children depart. Inspect and return supplies to the appropriate place. Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures. • Ensure that site appearance, cleanliness and safe environment are appropriately maintained. • Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant. Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group. • Be able to work independently while maintaining the teamwork needed to allow the consistency of program content and integrity. • Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, and school staff.• Effectively manage the assigned group. Report observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to the TIDEWATCH Director. • Complete all other relevant programmatic duties assigned by TIDEWATCH Director. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. Individual assignments vary depending upon student needs and school goals. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Desired Current CPR and First Aid Certification - TIDEWATCH Program will pay for (1) certification, bi-annually, if you are not certified. Education High School Diploma Required TIDEWATCH Vision: Riverview Charter School's TIDEWATCH Program is unique in that it includes Time for Investigation, Discovery and Enrichment opportunities While participating in programs after Traditional Classroom Hours. Program Mission: Provide onsite after school care that combines learning opportunities in support of Riverview's mission, with meaningful programs that engage students and build a strong sense of community.