Educare Staff Member at San Carlos Charter Learning Center
About the Employer
The San Carlos Charter is a K-8 school just south of San Francisco serving students of San Carlos and the Peninsula. We are a progressive school that emphasizes project-based learning and interdisciplinary units. San Carlos Charter is the oldest charter school in California and one of the oldest operating charter schools in the United States. Over the last 30 years, SCC has been a leader in progressive education. We believe that fostering a nurturing and supportive community supports our students as they develop into considerate, thoughtful, ethical, and engaged citizens.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Job Overview Educare is the before and after school program at the San Carlos Charter Learning Center, a K-8 school located on the border of San Carlos and Belmont. Educare strives to create an emotionally and physically safe environment built on teamwork, social awareness, inclusion and acceptance. We offer a welcoming atmosphere in which every learner is valued and given the support needed to grow. Through experiential learning Educare imparts life skills and principles such as cooperation, responsibility, respect, courage, and self-discovery. Educare provides dawn-to-dusk learning opportunities, enabling continuous development and education. Communication between Educare staff, parents, and educators creates a strong sense of community for all learners and families. We are looking to add a staff member to our team. The position is a ~11 month (early August to late June) position offering 25-35 hours per week, depending on enrollment. Our hours of work fall between 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We are open for all day (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM) programming during school breaks. We would like to fill the positions immediately. The ideal candidate has experience working with children in a group setting and enjoys working with children of all ages. Our team works closely with each other to provide high quality after school programming for our learners — strong communication skills are essential to being successful in this role. Candidates should have a history of reliable attendance in the workplace. Staff members are expected to be able to run break out activities of their choice and homework time with groups of up to 20 children. At our school we believe in restorative solutions and use Responsive Classroom techniques for our interactions with learners. Our program is in a school setting and would be an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to pursue a career in education.
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Responsibilities & Duties
-Plan/lead large and small group activities on a daily basis
-Keep the Educare classroom and other spaces used clean and organized
-Check-in/Check-out learners
-Administer minor first aid to learners
-Assists learners in solving social disputes
-Communicate issues that arise with learners throughout the day so that they can be passed along to the appropriate parties (parents/guardians, educators, other staff members, etc)
-Lock/secure the campus at the end of the day
Qualifications
-18 years or older (or with a valid work permit)
-At least 1+ year working with children in a group setting
-M-F availability preferred; Wednesday and Friday availability heavily favored
-Strong communication skills
-Reliable attendance
-Ability to work in a team
-Negative TB Test or assessment if eligible (within the last 4 years)
-CPR/First Aid Certified
-Background check required
Comments and Other Information
Responsibilities & Duties
-Plan/lead large and small group activities on a daily basis
-Keep the Educare classroom and other spaces used clean and organized
-Check-in/Check-out learners
-Administer minor first aid to learners
-Assists learners in solving social disputes
-Communicate issues that arise with learners throughout the day so that they can be passed along to the appropriate parties (parents/guardians, educators, other staff members, etc)
-Lock/secure the campus at the end of the day
Qualifications
-18 years or older (or with a valid work permit)
-At least 1+ year working with children in a group setting
-M-F availability preferred; Wednesday and Friday availability heavily favored
-Strong communication skills
-Reliable attendance
-Ability to work in a team
-Negative TB Test or assessment if eligible (within the last 4 years)
-CPR/First Aid Certified
-Background check required