Lunch and Aftercare Aide

Beloved Community Charter School is seeking a reliable, energetic individual to supervise and support our scholars during their lunch, recess and aftercare classes. Following the direction of the Lunch/Aftercare Coordinator and Principal, the Lunch/Aftercare Aide will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to the following daily tasks:

• Guiding groups of students to/from the lunchroom and classroom and/or play area in a single file line and redirecting behavior when needed i.e, quiet in the hallways, hands to themselves, staying in a single file line.

• Assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, during recess (indoor or outdoor) and in the aftercare classroom by helping and supervising students.

• Ensure that scholars remain seated in assigned areas throughout lunch or aftercare.

• Remind and redirect scholars about expectations for safe and respectful behavior in the cafeteria, recess areas and aftercare classroom.

• Help keep cafeteria tables clean for the next meal seating or class

• Stay with your assigned classes during your shifts, unless directed otherwise.

• Accompany scholars during transitions to ensure smooth transitions

• Offer help for homework during aftercare classes

• Circulate in classrooms to make sure scholars are following school rules.

• Cleaning up classrooms after the aftercare classes are dismissed.

• Perform other related duties as needed.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri First shift between 11:00 am - 2:00pm; Second shift 3:15pm - 5:30pm

Requirements

• Previous experience in working with children of different grade levels

• A high school diploma or such qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate

• Must be comfortable redirecting inappropriate behavior from scholars when needed

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Effective organization and problem-solving skills

• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others

• Maintain confidentiality about scholars when personal situations arise

• Able to work in a fast paced, high energy environment and interact positively with scholars representing a diverse range of behaviors and needs

• Ability to stand for long periods of time (2+ hrs)

• A willingness to engage in light cleaning tasks (e.g collecting trash, helping to clean off tables) and assisting young scholars to manage their lunches (e.g opening milk cartons)

• A willingness to work both indoors and outdoors (even during cold weather and light precipitation)

• Flexibility

Benefits

Pay: $19-26 per hour