After School for Kids Activity Aide
Roanoke County
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on August 17, 2024
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs responsible childcare and recreation work in accordance with the program standards for children between the ages of five (5) through twelve (12) at an assigned location. Assists with planning and participating in organized childcare and recreational activities with children. Performs other duties as assigned.
**Days worked: Monday - Friday
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists with planning and actively participates with staff and children in activities including games, music, arts, crafts, and playground activities, as well as other appropriate activities
- Observes all activities to ensure the protection and safety of all participants
- Provides a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior using age-appropriate limits and choices
- Encourages children to take responsibility for their role in the classroom community
- Teaches good eating habits and personal hygiene
- Ensures children have proper rest periods
- Ensures each child has individualized support in each activity
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
| Education | Required: High School Diploma or equivalent |
| Experience | Preferred: Some experience working with children in a structured environment. |
| Certifications/ Licenses | Required: Have and maintain a Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification or obtain same after hire |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
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| Additional Requirements | In accordance with State licensing requirements, must be age sixteen(16) or older. Must complete pre-employment training and attend a minimum of 12 hours of childcare related training annually. Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must submit to a Tuberculosis test. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description. |
| Supervisory Responsibilities | NONE |
OTHER INFORMATION
| OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH | |
| MEDIUM | Lift and/or exert force of 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. |
| PHYSICAL DEMANDS | |||||||
| C = Continuously 5.5 to 8+ hours daily | F = Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours daily | O = Occasionally Up to 2.5 hours daily | R = Rarely Less than 1 hour per week | N = Never Never occurs | |||
| Code | Physical Demand | Code | Physical Demand | ||||
| F | Standing | R | Sitting | ||||
| F | Walking | F | Lifting | ||||
| R | Carrying | O | Pushing/Pulling | ||||
| O | Reaching | O | Handling | ||||
| F | Fine Dexterity | O | Kneeling | ||||
| O | Crouching | R | Crawling | ||||
| F | Bending | F | Twisting | ||||
| O | Climbing | F | Balancing | ||||
| C | Vision (Correction Required: N/A ) | C | Hearing | ||||
| C | Talking | N | Foot Controls (driving, operation of equip, etc.) | ||||
| ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS | ||||||||
| D = Daily | W = Several Times Per Week | M = Several Times Per Month | S = Seasonally | R - Rarely | N = Never | |||
| Code | Health and Safety | Code | Environmental Factors | |||||
| R | Mechanical Hazards | D | Dirt and Dust | |||||
| R | Chemical Hazards | S | Extreme Temperatures | |||||
| R | Electrical Hazards | D | Noise and Vibration | |||||
| R | Fire Hazards | R | Fumes and Odors | |||||
| N | Explosives | S | Wetness/Humidity | |||||
| D | Communicable Diseases | R | Darkness or Poor Lighting | |||||
| R | Physical Danger or Abuse | | Other (specify) | |||||
| PRIMARY WORK LOCATION |
| Indoors, School Sites |
| MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDS |
| Office equipment; playground equipment, adaptive equipment & communication devices, durable medical equipment |
| PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED |
| First aid equipment provided |
Benefits are available to full-time positions only.
Agency
County of Roanoke Virginia
Address
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia, 24018
Phone
540-772-2018
Website
http://www.roanokecountyva.gov
