Overview Teen Turf Program Assistant Work Schedule:
School Year:
M-Th 12 pm
and special events as needed.
Summer camp program:
Mon.
- Tue. 8 am
- 4 pm, Wed. 8 am
- 9 pm This program will run during the school year and the summer Summary The Teen Turf Program Assistant is responsible for providing quality care and an enriching learning experience for school age children.
Qualifications/Experience Interest in working with school-age children High school diploma or equivalent Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Successful experience supervising children grades 3-8 Dependable Possesses good judgement. CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain Possesses the ability to communicate and follow written and oral directions. Ability to build strong relationships with families and coworkers. Be a self-starter and perform the job duties with limited supervision. Prior work experience at a before/after school program, preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office suite and Facebook social media preferred. Experience using a computer preferred. Responsibilities Create a safe and nurturing environment where children can play and learn. Provide a warm-caring atmosphere for all participants. Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress. Cultivate positive relationships with families, volunteers and staff. Follow Teen Turf Program student check-in/check-out procedures. Properly document and communicate any student incidents to supervisor. Serve as a "good will" ambassador to the public for the program and Amboy School District. Interact with children in a safe and respectful manner. Follow structured daily program schedule for students attending the Teen Turf program. Properly identify self as Program Assistant by wearing issued ID. Comply with local, state, and federal laws as well as regulations related to theTeen Turf program. Provide participants with appropriate leadership during the Teen Turf program. Supervise at all times students enrolled in the Teen Turf program. Accompany children to out of the building activities, as needed. Prepare daily snacks for participants. Maintain open communication between staff and school personnel. Follow proper attendance reporting procedures. Oversee proper utilization of equipment and materials. Request supplies as needed. Maintain overall cleanliness and appearance of Teen Turf program areas. Ensure Teen Turf Program is cleaned and cleared of all materials at end of day. Report any problems that arise to supervisor. Attend/participate in required fundraisers, trainings and staff meetings.
Physical Abilities and Working Conditions Vision:
(which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing:
(which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech:
to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a-level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
Upper Body Mobility:
use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulates small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Lower Body Mobility:
to bend at waist; stoop; twist and turn torso.
Strength:
to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects that weigh as much as 25 pounds on a frequent basis.
Environmental Requirements:
encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
Mental Requirements:
read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; business math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copying, comparing, compiling and coordinating information and records.
Apply:
Applicants should apply by sending a resume to: Teen Turf Attn to: Eilleen Piper, Program Director P.O. Box 321 Amboy, IL 61310 Or Email to: teenturf@yahoo.com
Pay:
From $16.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person
