After Care Associate - JOB ID# 13707
CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL, Avon, CT, United States
Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.
Position Summary
The Reggio Magnet School of the Arts After Care Associate supports the Coordinator and assists with the daily activities of the before and aftercare program for students in grades PK through 5.
Duties / Responsibilities
Implement daily activities for students.
Supervise students providing a safe and nurturing environment.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
Interpersonal Skills – Solves conflict, maintains confidentiality, listens without interrupting, keeps emotions under control, remains open to ideas and tries new things.
Ethics – Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires trust, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Follows policies, completes administrative tasks on time, supports organization’s goals, benefits the organization through outside activities, supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Judgement – Makes decisions, exhibits sound judgment, explains reasoning, includes appropriate people, makes timely decisions.
Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect regardless of status, accepts responsibility, follows through on commitments.
Safety and Security – Observes safety procedures, determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, reports unsafe conditions, uses equipment properly.
Attendance / Punctuality – Consistently at work, ensures responsibilities covered when absent, arrives on time.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction, keeps commitments, commits to long hours as needed, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with alternate plan.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience working with children grades PK-5.
Understanding of behavior management preferred.
Travel Requirements
No travel is required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Working in a school demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and responsiveness to student needs. Successful educators require the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud). Educators are expected to work indoors and outdoors, and may participate in off-site field experiences.
Benefits
Group Health Insurance Plans
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
Comprehensive benefit time package
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
Credit Union Access
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Network Groups
Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year to expand skills and advance career
Exclusive partnership with Springfield College offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs
Additional Information
Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions that harm people from systemically marginalized groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect all identifiers, including race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
Disclaimer Statement
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Resource
https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php
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Position Summary
The Reggio Magnet School of the Arts After Care Associate supports the Coordinator and assists with the daily activities of the before and aftercare program for students in grades PK through 5.
Duties / Responsibilities
Implement daily activities for students.
Supervise students providing a safe and nurturing environment.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
Interpersonal Skills – Solves conflict, maintains confidentiality, listens without interrupting, keeps emotions under control, remains open to ideas and tries new things.
Ethics – Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires trust, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Follows policies, completes administrative tasks on time, supports organization’s goals, benefits the organization through outside activities, supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Judgement – Makes decisions, exhibits sound judgment, explains reasoning, includes appropriate people, makes timely decisions.
Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect regardless of status, accepts responsibility, follows through on commitments.
Safety and Security – Observes safety procedures, determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, reports unsafe conditions, uses equipment properly.
Attendance / Punctuality – Consistently at work, ensures responsibilities covered when absent, arrives on time.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction, keeps commitments, commits to long hours as needed, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with alternate plan.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience working with children grades PK-5.
Understanding of behavior management preferred.
Travel Requirements
No travel is required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Working in a school demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and responsiveness to student needs. Successful educators require the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud). Educators are expected to work indoors and outdoors, and may participate in off-site field experiences.
Benefits
Group Health Insurance Plans
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
Comprehensive benefit time package
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
Credit Union Access
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Network Groups
Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year to expand skills and advance career
Exclusive partnership with Springfield College offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs
Additional Information
Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions that harm people from systemically marginalized groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect all identifiers, including race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
Disclaimer Statement
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Resource
https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php
#J-18808-Ljbffr