After School Care/Child Care (18+ years old)

Schedule/Location: After School: 3:00PM - 6:00 PMMonday-Friday St. Michael Elementary St. Mary Elementary Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting the leader with planning and implementation of activities that promote cognitive, social/emotional, language, physical, and self-help growth in a positive environmentProvide and maintain a safe environment for children. Understand and apply child development to situationsUse a positive and preventative approach to discipline: redirection, setting positive limits, clearly stating expectations, encouragement and praise. Provide choices, allow children to problem solve, etc. Reserve the use of "time out" for when children need to regain control instead of a punishmentEffectively model ways of handling anger and frustration through reinforced positive behaviorSupervise and interact during activitiesMaintain privacy and confidentiality at all timesMaintain effective communication with parentsMaintain good rapport and promote teamwork with all the staffSanitize toys on a regular basisQualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older for this positionPrevious child care experience preferred but not requiredStrong interpersonal skills beneficialMust be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelinesMobility requiredWill be required to set up and take down tables and to participate in activities with childrenHigh energy, flexible, and adaptableMust be able to operate all equipment utilized in a childcare centerBishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system. Our five elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service. Apply today to be considered for this position.