The Caroline After School Program (CASP) is looking for energetic people who would like to work in our fun and engaging program for the 2022-2023 school year. Program Aide’s work 20-22 hours per week (Everyday Monday through Friday 1:30 PM – 5:45 PM) $18.00 /HR. Must be 18 years of age or older to apply and have two years of experience working with children. Proof of complete Covid-19 immunization is required at the time of hire. Highlights of the job are listed below. To read the full job description go to: www.carolineafterschoolprogram.org
Email resume and letter of interest to Nancy Helms, Director at: nhelms@icsd.k12.ny.us

CASP offers supplemental full day programming on many days when school is not in session. The Director will coordinate schedules with employees prior to the full days. Please note that hours may vary for full day programming. All staff may not be needed for full days due to lower numbers of enrollment.

Responsibilities:

• Take daily attendance and daily health screenings of children upon arrival.
• Lead group activities including arts & crafts, STEM, social skills, cooking, gym games, homework, and library and outside time.
• Facilitate bathroom breaks, handwashing, and filling water bottles.
• Participate in daily set up, facilitating activities, and clean up.
• Serving daily snack, including water breaks throughout the day.
• Supervise children while demonstrating a concern for safety in all activities, structured or free play.
• Consistently follow and enforce CASP rules and policies as well as all NYSOCFS regulations.
• Mediate and resolve disputes/conflicts between children, involving the Director as necessary.
• Treat and record basic injuries per first aid guidelines, notifying and involving the Director as needed.
• Multitask, including being able to complete multiple things at the same time while being aware of surroundings in a fast-paced environment.
• Daily program cleaning (sweeping, lifting/moving tables and baskets, moping, wiping down tables, etc.)
• Maintain a safe and friendly environment for children.
• Serve as a positive role-model.
• Other duties assigned by the Director.

Communication / Networking:

• Communicate to the Director any incidents/accidents concerning children in the program.
• Communicate daily with children, families, staff, and school personnel while maintaining an open and professional relationship with all individuals.
• Follow program policies for dismissal of children each day.

Teamwork:

• Be on time for scheduled work hours.
• Be reliable and dependable, requesting time off in advance.
• Contribute to a positive work environment between co-workers.
• Contribute programmatic ideas for special events and activities.