CLC Classroom Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of the children in the after-school program with the support and supervision of the Classroom Lead, Site Director and CLC Director.
• Execute pre-planned lessons, offering homework help, and providing high quality reading and/or math instruction to participating students with the aid of proper training, resources, and support.
• Maintain the program’s philosophy and provide quality professional care in a warm and secure atmosphere with special consideration given to individual differences and needs.
• Maintain accurate and thorough site records as necessary.
• Responsible for helping to maintain the physical appearance of the program environment including set up, storage space, and equipment.  Site must be left in a clean and orderly condition each day.
• Attend staff meetings and complete 15 hours of continuing education as deemed necessary by the Site Director.
• Adheres to guidelines and procedures as defined in the After-School CARE Programs Parent Manual and the Oshkosh Area School District Policy Manual.
• Dress appropriately and maintain a neat appearance, including complying with the dress code, along with a friendly and professional attitude.
• Have a positive attitude, act as a positive role model, and mentor children at assigned site.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision and make appropriate judgment calls.
• Must be patient, flexible, understanding, respectful, responsible, dependable, and carry a high energy and sense of creativity.
• Mandated child abuse reporter.
• Have a completed physical and TB test on file within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to interact physically with children during program activities.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an after-school setting or with elementary age children preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and remain flexible.
• Experience working with staff and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Be an effective communicator with children, parents, staff, school personnel, and supervisors.  Welcome and encourage and open door communication policy with children and parents.

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