Employment

Entry Level Position, Part-time

Expanded Learning Aide assists the program instructor for an individual class in the direct care and supervision of the children and maintains program standards.

Works under direct supervision of the class Instructor or Lead Instructor.  Follows well defined guidelines, policies and written procedures.  Exercises patience, tolerance and objectivity when working with individuals or groups of children.  Uses judgment to determine children's needs and when to seek assistance from Instructor or other staff.

This is an entry level position in the Expanded Learning instructional series.  Advancement is possible along the instructional or supervisory track but will require additional formal classes, training and experience as defined by State regulations.  May qualify for the Instructional Assistant career ladder.

Knowledge and Skills:  Requires a basic knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and an understanding of the goals and objectives of the Expanded Learning program.  Knowledge of arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading sufficient to assist students with homework or other projects is required.  Requires good communication skills to interact with students, staff and parents.  General knowledge of basic clerical and record keeping processes is necessary.

Abilities:  Ability to perform the essential responsibilities and work tasks of the position.  Demonstrates ability to understand and interpret Instructor's instructions in order to assist in instruction of children.  Ability to understand the needs and differences of the children and to reach and motivate them.  Requires the ability to balance emotional support and discipline to deal with behavior problems.  Ability to perform clerical and classroom support duties with minimal supervision.  Work is performed in a classroom setting, presenting minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.  Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and student.  Requires visual acuity to read numbers and words. 

Education and Experience:  Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED required.  Preferred experience working with children.

Entry Level Position, Part-time

Is responsible for implementation of all elements of the Expanded Learning program for a single class of students.  Creates and presents a learning environment that develops mental, social and motor skills.

Work is performed under the guidance of a Lead Instructor, Expanded Learning Site Supervisor or Expanded Learning Coordinator. Exercises a moderate degree of independent judgement and decision making to implement program elements which have been well defined in the Program Development Handbook.  Job requires patience, tolerance and objectivity when interacting with children.  Work relationships extend to other program staff, school faculty and parents.  May exercise supervision over Expanded Learning Aides in routine classroom matters.

Instructors are required to have a combination of college level classes and training sufficient to meet State established standards.  Advancement to Expanded Learning or Child Development supervisory positions, including Lead Instructor, will require additional college level classes, degree and/or certification in the area of child development specifically defined by position.

Knowledge and Skills:  Requires knowledge of child development practices and principles and the practices and principles of program and lesson plan development for elementary school age children.  Must have a thorough understanding of the operations of the Child Development and Expanded Learning programs.  Requires knowledge of the procedures, methods and techniques of developing recreational and entertainment activities for elementary school age children.  Must have strong organizational, planning prioritizing skills.  Requires strong teaching and communication skills.

Abilities: Must be able to perform all of the duties of the position with only general supervision.  Requires the ability to plan and implement educational and recreational programs by age group and grade level.  Must be able to participate in the supervision of the Instructional Aides.  Must be able to understand and respond to the needs of individual children.  Must be able to communicate with program staff, site staff/administration and parents.  Requires the ability to perform general clerical and record keeping skills.  Majority of work is performed in a classroom setting, presenting minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.  Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students.  Requires visual acuity to read numbers an words.

Education and Experience:  Must meet one of the following requirements:

In House Eligible Only, Part-time

Manges an entire school site which meets the following criteria:

Under the direction of the Expanded Learning Site Supervisor or Campus Club Coordinator, this position is responsible for the implementation of the entire program at the school site level.  Duties include personnel management, parent communication, newsletter production, scheduling, attendance, delivery of program and safety issues.  Work is performed both indoors and outdoors at the school site.

Expanded Learning Lead Instructor I may advance to Lead Instructor II or with additional experience and education to the Level of Program Supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills: Requires thorough knowledge of Expanded Learning Programs and policies.  Must understand security and safety procedures.  Requires knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques for supervising students.  Requires good communication skills.

Abilities:  Must be able to perform all the duties of the position with only general supervision and support.  Must be able to apply Expanded Learning rules, regulations and policies.  Must be able to monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior.  Requires the ability to deal with parents, staff and students effectively.

Education and Experience:  Have 18 college units, or more, in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or other related field with emphasis on elementary age children as delineated in a Board approve college course list; and have at least one year experience in a school-age enrichment program or child care setting or hold a current Children's Center Permit (Instructional, Supervisory or Associate); with at least one year experience in a school age enrichment program and maintain current CPR/Pediatric First Aid certification.

In House Eligible Only, Part-time

Manges an entire school site which meets the following criteria:

Under the direction of the Expanded Learning Site Supervisor or Expanded Learning Coordinator, this position is responsible for the implementation of the entire program at the school site level.  Duties include personnel management, parent communication, newsletter production, scheduling, attendance, delivery of program and safety issues.  Work is performed both indoors and outdoors at the school site.

Expanded Learning Lead Instructor I may advance to Lead Instructor II or with additional experience and education to the Level of Program Supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills: Requires thorough knowledge of Expanded Learning Programs and policies.  Must understand security and safety procedures.  Requires knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques for supervising students. Requires good communication skills.

Abilities:  Must be able to perform all the duties of the position with only general supervision and support.  Must be able to apply Expanded Learning rules, regulations and policies.  Must be able to monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior. Requires the ability to deal with parents, staff and students effectively.

Education and Experience:  Have 18 college units, or more, in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or other related field with emphasis on elementary age children as delineated in a Board approve college course list; and have at least one year experience in a school-age enrichment program or child care setting or hold a current Children's Center Permit (Instructional, Supervisory or Associate); with at least one year experience in a school age enrichment program and maintain current CPR/Pediatric First Aid certification.