Afterschool Program Aide

Salary: $12.00 – $14.00 Hourly

Location : Monona, WI

Job Type: Seasonal / Limited Term Employee (LTE)

Job Number: 2023-00410

Department: Parks & Recreation

Opening Date: 07/24/2023

Description and Terms of Employment
The Afterschool Program Aide assists with daily program operations and supervision of students in Monona Park & Recreation’s Afterschool Program for children in grades K-5. The Aide is responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

Afterschool programs hours are Monday-Friday from 4pm-5:30pm beginning September 1 through June 7. Actual schedule is based on your availability and may vary from 2-10 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position, but this list is not all-encompassing. Other duties may be required as assigned.

• Assist Program Specialist to plan, implement and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, and community service and arts activities with school-aged children.
• Adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.
• Build a positive relationship with each family and afterschool participant in your care, and foster positive connections between participants. Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.
• Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the City of Monona with school staff, parents, children and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role.
• Effectively manage assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy.
• Contribute to the cohesive and effective functioning of the staff team in your assigned group and the program.
• Assist in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents to Coordinator.
• Inspect on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day.
• Inspect classroom at the beginning of each session and at the end of each session and clean as necessary.
• Actively participate in all aspects of staff or member development, including weekly supervision, weekly team meetings, pre-service training, an additional at least 5 hours of training during the school year.
• Other assignments, as requested.

Qualifications

1. Must be at least 14 years of age
2. Current certification in Red Cross First Aid/ CPR/AED (or within 3 months of employment)
3. Experience working with school-age children

Knowledge and Abilities

1. Excellent communication skills – this position serves as an ambassador for the City and must engage the public in a respectful, professional and positive manner
2. Must be able to withstand frequent standing, walking and sitting during the day and participate in active recreation programs with children
3. Ability to carry out age-appropriate activities with school-age children

No benefits are available for this position.

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Are you 14 years old or older, or will you be 16 by Sept. 1, 2023?

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Do you have any experience in babysitting or working with children? If yes, please describe.

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Do you have any experience with children with disabilities and/or special needs? If yes, please describe.

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Please describe your availability Monday-Friday from 3:45-6:00 pm. For instance, I can work every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but I have a commitment on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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