Activity Assistant – Preschool SAFARI

Position Type:
   Activity Assistant – Preschool SAFARI
 
Location:
  Hillcrest Elementary, Normandale Hills Elementary, Westwood Elementary or Pond Center
 
Hours:
   Hours will vary 2.75 hours-7 hours per day depending on shift
   5 days per week
   12 months

Position Requirements: 
   Previous child care experience 
 
Position duties: 

Administration

• Records incidents requiring discipline, first aid, restraint or other child/family
  concerns and communicates these to Youth and Family Coordinator (YFC).
• Follows building rules including emergency/safety/health code procedures.
• Communicates snack and supply requests to the Youth and Family Coordinator.

Program Implementation

• Provides a nurturing, safe and positive preschool environment and assists the
  instructors to help children develop kindergarten readiness skills.
• Interacts with children individually and in group activities.
• Makes consistent decisions regarding appropriate behavior.
• Explains and enforces rules and limits to children.
• Greets children and parents upon arrival and departure.
• Handles recurring behavior problems and discusses situation.
• Assists children during breakfast and lunch. Sets up and serves snack.
• Assists instructors with implementation and follow through of behavior plans.
• Assist with group control.
• Implements necessary accommodations for students with special needs.
• Leads children through smooth program transitions.
• Maintains current certification in CPI, CPR and First Aid.
• Assists with activity preparation, set up and clean up.

Leadership and Team Building

• Acquires minimum in-service hours required.
• Responsible for encouraging positive Preschool SAFARI team climate.

Communication

• Shares positive feedback and developmental concerns with parents.
• Brings recurring problems to the attention of the Youth and Family Coordinator.
• Interacts positively and appropriately with parents, building staff, program staff,
  youth, community members, district staff, etc.
• Meets regularly with Preschool Teacher and keeps informed of program operations.
• Discusses serious behavior concerns with instructor.
• Communicates program/policy information to parents.
• Maintains program integrity by keeping information confidential.
• Provide guidance to substitute staff.  

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