Description JOB TITLE: Extended Care Worker (Childcare) DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Extended Care Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt JOB SUMMARY: To provide appropriate supervision of students in our extended care program, either before or after school. Responsible for the safety and well-being of students and care staff in a comfortable environment. QUALIFICATIONS: • Born-again Christian and credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Scriptures. Active member of an evangelical Trinitarian church. • Accepts and supports the school’s statement of faith and indicates a continuing sense of God’s direction in working at Lighthouse Christian School. • Must be at least 16 years of age. • Demonstrate an attitude of support and encouragement. • 1-2 years of experience with school-aged children, preferred but not required. • Ability to properly administer first aid/CPR if necessary. (First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens certification required – provided by school if necessary) SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Ability to work as part of a team with a positive attitude. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Basic computer skills. • Ability to learn and use school systems and/or technology (e.g. HR Platform, Student Information System, walkie-talkie, etc.). • Ability to trouble-shoot issues or challenges. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and efficiently complete all tasks assigned. • Ability to anticipate potential needs and provide creative, imaginative solutions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervise Lighthouse school age children before or after the normal school day. • Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action. • Document injuries and other incidences. • Facilitates positive and productive interactions. • Communicate with extended care families and parents in various capacities, including general interactions, respond to questions, discussing incidences, and providing necessary information. • Administer discipline as needed, with support from Extended Care Manager. • Be on time and ready to supervise children at your scheduled start time. • Oversee and supervise any specific areas/activities assigned. • Oversee and ensure that each child is properly checked in/out using online student clock system. Assist parents with check-out procedures as necessary. • Uphold parent pickup procedures and knowledge of pickup restrictions. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment. Help with set up of daily preparations and clean-up of projects/activities as needed. • Maintain overall cleanliness of space (vacuuming, sanitizing, cleaning common spaces/bathrooms, etc). • Ensure space is properly shut down and secured when leaving. • Familiarity with and ability to execute emergency procedures as necessary. • Attend school-wide/team meetings, and other events (eg. In-service, orientation, etc) as required. • Participate in meetings, devotions, professional learning community and Inservice as required. WORK REQUIREMENTS: • Part time, non-exempt position based upon the school year calendar. • Hourly wage as outlined in the annual at-will employment letter. • Extended care is both an indoor and outdoor environment, as weather permits. Outdoor care likely throughout the school year. BENEFITS: • Tuition discount for own children or choice of education reimbursement, student loan reimbursement or deposit into LCS 401k, based on FTE. Must work a minimum of 350 hours/year to qualify. • Paid sick leave • Training/Professional Development Opportunities • Positive, Christ-centered culture