Extended Day Program Assistant

The Riviera Ridge School is hiring individuals to join our Extended Day Program team!

Applicants for the Extended Day Program Assistant position should present experience and skills with outdoor, playground, recreational and after school activities for children from age 3 - 14. This position is part-time (2:30-5:15 pm), after school, 12-15 hours per week.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to The Riviera Ridge School mission, vision and core values

Must be at least 18 years of age

Experience working in summer camps or afterschool programs preferred

Training and experience in early childhood, outdoor or physical education, recommended

Able to communicate well with students, teachers and families

Proven success at working collaboratively

Collaborative, personable and thoughtful ability to interact with students, families, faculty and staff

Positive, energetic, and friendly

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Promote student engagement by planning and organizing a variety of structured or free play activities including team building, arts and crafts, sports, and read aloud for multi-age children

Help students with homework when necessary

Maintain a healthy environment for students by monitoring and managing student behavior

Help children with positive social interactions and assist them in resolving conflicts

Help supervise and track children checking in and out of the Extended Day Program

Provide snacks and monitor snack supplies

Model appropriate behavior in speech and actions

Keep in close contact with Associate Head of School, Division Coordinators and Director of Athletics and Auxiliary Programs

Attend professional development days, faculty and level meetings as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work in school environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts

Occasionally bend, stoop, and squat

Be able to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.

Have current TB Assessment

Must provide a clear fingerprint test and background check

Have CPR and First Aid certifications or have the ability to become certified upon employment.

Willing to work some evenings and weekends for school related events or projects as needed.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@rivieraridge.org.

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