Hybrid Aftercare Staff at Catholic Diocese of Peoria

After Care Staff

Purpose and Scope

Responsible for the supervision of 15-20 students in an aftercare setting from 3:00pm-5:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Provide a well-organized, smoothly functional environment in which students can take full advantage of the aftercare program and available resource materials.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervising and care of students in aftercare
• Establishing care-giving routines
• Maintaining a clean and safe physical environment
• Assisting in arrangement, maintenance, cleanliness and security of the aftercare room (including toys and equipment)
• Supervising children during snacks:
• Establishing good rapport with children
• Utilizing respectful individual and responsive care-giving practices with students
• ?Helping children to establish good habits of toileting and personal hygiene
• Assisting with the implementation of health, emergency procedures and first aid
• Immediately report witnessed accidents to administration: Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of accident and action taken
• Communicating appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to administration
• Managing confidential information about students, staff, and school affairs in a professional and ethical manner
• Establishing  and maintains cooperative, supportive and effective relationships with all school and parish personnel
• Must be punctual and on time for work
• Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible and carries out duties

Knowledge and Skills to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Assists with indoor and outdoor recreational activities
• Effectively communicates with students, parents and staff
• Effectively supervises and cares for students in their play and routines
• Meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a high school graduate; associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Must participate in Safe Environment Training 
• Must sign Witness Statement
• Must complete drug screening
• Must complete fingerprinting and CANTS check