Salary: $14.95 Hourly
Location : Hillsborough NC 27278, NC
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 168R-2023-Temp
Department: Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 10/17/2023
Closing Date: 10/31/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation has an opening for a Temporary After School Program Assistant. The After School Program Assistant position is a temporary/seasonal position with the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation. The After School Program Assistant will assist the Program Coordinator with the implementation of a quality program that enriches the students academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The After School Program Assistant will maintain a safe and educational learning environment for young children by successfully implementing the program curriculum and daily program activities. Daily expectations include: leading children in table activities, supervising snack and outdoor play, assisting children with day to day needs, maintaining a clean environment, leading group activities, and administering the programs that are created by the Program Coordinator.
Normal work hours may include weekday afternoons 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. On average this position receives 15 hours per week annually.
* Background Check required.
Examples of Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The employee may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.
- Implement the program curriculum as planned by the Program Coordinator to ensure a quality experience for all participants.
- Work with program personnel to implement engaging, developmentally appropriate educational enrichment curriculum and programming which expands and supports student learning experiences beyond the classroom.
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships through effective and timely communication with the program coordinator, other program personnel, and other associated staff members, such as the principal, custodians, and teachers. Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
- Assist the program coordinator in addressing the ongoing needs of the students and parents.
- Implement program procedures effectively to ensure the safe being of all participants.
- Observe, monitor, and participate in children’s play activities.
- Promote a safe and healthy environment based on safety standards set within the program.
- Efficiently redirect inappropriate student behaviors and implement the program discipline system to effectively monitor and guide proper student behavior.
- Support the emotional and social development of children.
- Report any concerns and questions regarding the program (students, parents, equipment needs, supplies, other staff, volunteers, etc.) to the program coordinator.
- Maintain accurate and organized records such as attendance records, snack records, timesheets, incident reports, and all other paperwork as instructed by the program coordinator to ensure program compliance and quality operations.
- Help prepare snacks for the children and clean-up the kitchen and snack area.
- Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the room and equipment before, during, and after the program. This includes washing tables, chairs, and toys, putting up chairs, and locking the building at the end of the day.
- Continue professional development by attending staff meetings and trainings.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Enjoy being with students and foster their academic, social, emotional, and physical development through the duties outlined above.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior education and/or practical experience in a recreation setting.
Must possess the ability to utilize clear and concise language skills, follow written and verbal instructions, and provide energetic instruction.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check.
Must be able to arrive on time for work and notify the appropriate individual in advance if unable to work.
Must be able to work schedule that includes weekday afternoons between 2:00 pm-5:30 pm.
Successful completion of higher education coursework related to education, child development, and/or related field.
Experience implementing educational programming and working with students as a teacher, educational aide, after school care aide, and/or daycare operator or assistant.
Physical Requirements and Possible Hazards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDS
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds.
Successful applicant should possess the ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously or in rapid succession.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
- Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
- Orange County contributes 12.85% of your base salary per pay period and 14.10% for LEO.
- Health Insurance (Medical)
- Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
- Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
- Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
- Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
- Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
- Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
- Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
- Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
- Orange County contributes $29.15 per pay period ($757.90 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
- Orange County contributes up to an additional $67 ($1742 annually) for voluntary supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
- Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
- 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
- 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
- 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
- 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
- 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
- 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
- 96.2 hours/year
01
Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
- Yes
02
I understand, as a part of the application process, the completion of the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with a fully completed employment application. You may supplement your application for employment with a resume; however, a resume is not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Have you fully completed the application and supplemental questions?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
- Yes, I am a Permanent Employee that has passed the Probationary Period
- Yes, I am an Employee but I have not passed the Probationary Period
- Yes, I am a Temporary Employee
- No, I am not an Employee
04
Do you have or are you able to obtain a driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina?
- Yes
- No
05
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Other Degree
06
Does your education include coursework related to education and/or child development? If yes, please describe.
07
Do you have prior education and/or practical experience in a recreation setting
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have previous experience working with or supervising school aged children?
- Yes
- No
09
Please indicate if you have experience in the following areas. Please choose all that apply.
- Implementing educational programming
- Working with students as a teacher
- Working with students as an educational aide
- After school care aide
- Daycare operator or assistant
- No experience
10
Are you able to meet the physical requirements of the position that include lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds?
- Yes
- No
11
Are you available to work weekday afternoons 2:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.?
- Yes
- No
Required Question