Connection Academy Afterschool Program Site Aide

We are looking for a dynamic after-school site aide to join our after-school program. In this role, you'll be in charge of executing planned daily activities, helping students with homework, and assisting the lead teachers in daily activities. To ensure success as an after-school teacher, you should be able to encourage social, physical, and intellectual growth within children and possess a strategic mindset. Ultimately, a top-notch after-school teacher should be a friendly, approachable individual with a passion for teaching and excellent communication skills.

After-School Site Aide Responsibilities:

• Provide participants with the appropriate leadership during the program.
• Develop and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
• Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for participants.
• Maintain open communication between staff and school personnel.
• Communicate with the parents through daily drop-off and pick-up.
• Maintain a safe environment for participants.
• Submit all written correspondence to the Recreation Supervisor for approval prior to distribution.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Report any problems which arise with participants, other employees, or the school to the Lead Teacher.
• Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the program. Keep the room neat and orderly.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies.
• Assist with participant check-in/out.
• Make recommendations to the Lead Teacher for improvement on equipment, supplies, facility and program needs.
• Set up and move furniture.
• Clean up the room after the program is finished.
• Be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
• Assist in other Recreation programs as needed.
• Attend training meetings.

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