Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills.

District policies and regulations related to assigned program activities.

Interpersonal skills using professionalism, tact, patience, and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations.

Inventory methods and practices.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.

Principles and practices of program administration.

Principles and practices of supervision, training and providing work direction.

Budget preparation and control.

Safe practices in classroom activities.

Child development principles and practices.

Requirements of maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

ABILITY TO:

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Prioritize and schedule work.

Supervise, train, evaluate and provide work direction to others.

Learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Learn department and program objectives and goals.

Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Work confidentially with discretion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field and two years of paid experience working with elementary aged children, preferably as a Lead or Supervisor in an after school program.  Additional years of education or experience may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license.

Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED.  Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors if a hands-on skills assessment is completed.  Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Classroom and playground environment.

Driving a vehicle to purchase supplies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time greeting parents or supervising student activities.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to store supplies.

Kneeling, crouching, or bending at the waist to assist students.

Seeing to read and monitor student behavior.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

HAZARDS:

Incumbents may have contact with blood or other body fluids from ill or injured children.

This classification description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties, as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance.   It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the classification.