Job Description

Program staff wanted for a before and after school-aged child care program at Bear Valley Elementary School with the Bear Valley Community Association's School Aged-Child care program (SACC). This is a part-time position with hours from 7:00 - 9:00 AM and 2:00 - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday. We are willing to be flexible on scheduling for the right candidate Candidates wokring Monday through Friday preferred. There are NO additional hours except for on in-service days and parent-teacher conference half days and mandatory staff meetings/trainings. This position does have potential to go full-time during the summer with our Summer Camp program.

We are searching for someone who is dependable, dedicated and would like to be a part of our program long-term. Candidate should be kind, patient and flexible with children, and have a genuine interest of working with children. This is a fantastic opportunity for college students who attend class during the afternoon, those who desire to work in the field of early/elementary education, or for those who just love working with children!

The ideal candidate must meet the following:

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be dependable.
• Be able to successfully pass a background check prior to employment starting if offered the position.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be available for staff training and meetings.
• CPR/First Aid training and MOA food handlers card is desired but not necessary (we would provide for the right candidate).
• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities:

• SACC program staff are responsible for providing and ensuring a welcoming, safe and fun environment during the school year for school-aged children (ages 5-12). Program staff will maintain a 1:12 ratio (1 staff per 12 children) at all times.
• Actively participate and engage in fun, appropriate, and friendly manner, with school-aged children, in multiple areas of the program which include the gym, art room, outside and multipurpose room.
• Monitor the children at all times and keep them safe.
• Be familiar of the programs policies and procedures and licensing codes/regulations, parent and staff handbook.
• Participate in multiple indoor and outdoor activities.
• Work in a loud, upbeat, fast-paced environment.
• Plan fun and engaging activities for multiple age ranges, such as art activities, science experiments, interest centers and cooking activities.
• Be willing and able to stand for an extended period of time as well as kneel, bend, or life at least 30+ pounds.
• Greet parents of the children in the program on a daily basis.
• Be friendly and able to work well amongst other staff.
• Prepare and serve breakfast and snack for the children, as well as complete set-up and clean-up during meal times.
• Work well independently and in a group setting.
• Communicate with staff management, and other program staff members in a professional and friendly manner.

Compensation:

We start out at $16.50 per hour with the opportunity for raises.

We offer generous paid time off, as we are closed during ASD's winter break and spring break. We also do our best to implement a work/life balance environment.

Please e-mail us at sacc@alaskabvca.org or call us at 907-310-4122 if you have any questions!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• MOA Food Handlers Card (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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