Qualifications:  

• Shall have a high school diploma, GED Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Must be chosen with reference to personal, educational, physical, moral and emotional fitness.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, peer, parents and faculty.

Job Goal:         

To provide direction/instruction to individual or small groups small groups in after school day care facility as per the regulation of the Kentucky Cabinet of Human Resources.   

General Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• React positively to directives.
• Have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational records.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Follow the procurement guidelines and purchase order process.
• Adhere with federal, state and district program guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.

Specific Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and healthy environment for children.
• Be familiar with regulation for a Type 1 Day Care Facility.
• Supervise children immediately upon arrival.
• Monitor/play games with children inside and outside.
• Assess group needs and plan daily activities/lessons for appropriate group.
• Assist children with homework if applicable.
• Prepare snacks and clean area when snacks are finished.
• Enforce discipline standards policy.
• Clean activity area when activity/lesson is complete.
• Learn to recognize the adult who is picking up a child.
• Document behavior problems.
• Document arrival and departure time of assigned children.
• Document hours worked.
• Present a professional appearance; appropriate behavior and language must be used at all times. (Violation of this policy could result in a reprimand or dismissal.)
• Complete AIDS Awareness training and complete first aid and CPR. Training.
• Complete 6-12 state approved professional development hours during employment.

The statements outlined above in the description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. 

Terms of Service:   

Salary and workdays to be established by the Board.

Evaluation:       

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified (or Classified) Personnel.