Start Date: January 8, 2017

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: Monday- Thursday 2:45-6:00

            Friday 1:15-6:00

Purpose and Scope

Under the general supervision of the assistant principal, the aftercare assistant strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for leadership; works as a member of the aftercare team; creates an appropriate learning and social environment; assists in developing and supervising all areas; establishes positive school community relationships;  performs other job related tasks as deemed necessary and/or assigned by the assistant principal. 

Essential Job Functions

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education

• shows evidence of the Catholic philosophy of education.
• promotes Gospel values and Catholic moral teachings.
• upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the classroom.

 Assumes responsibility for the aftercare classroom and playground

• demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective teaching techniques and child development.
• selects learning activities appropriate to the students’ needs.
• establishes a safe and nurturing environment. 
• acts as a positive role model.
• is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• uses good judgment in daily encounters.

 Works as a member of the aftercare team

• attends trainings as assigned by the assistant principal.
• maintains a professional attitude.
• uses positive communication skills both in and out of the classroom.

Evaluates the needs of each student

• observes and records information on student's behavior and homework progress
• alters learning activities to meet specific needs.
• refers students concerns to the assistant principal.

Assists in the development and supervision of all areas

• consults with the director and staff.
• provides appropriate materials.
• ensures that the area is safe.

Establishes positive school community relationships

• maintains cooperative relations with parents.
• cooperates with and helps promote all school programs.
• maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic aftercare assistant and its impact on the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• If Catholic, willing to make a public Profession of Faith.
• Ability to comply with the requirements specified in the Arizona Department of Health Daycare Licensing Regulations. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school or high school equivalency diploma 
• Preference given to Catholic teachers.
• Participated in Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Ethics.
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance completed.