ABOUT MCDS:

Miami Country Day School was founded in 1938 as a residential proprietary boarding school for boys through eighth grade and has evolved remarkably over the past 84 years. Miami Country Day School is a college preparatory learning community committed to educating the whole child. Through the core values of honor, respect, wisdom compassion, and purpose. We prepare students to be lifelong learners. We inspire our children to develop their intellectual, physical, aesthetic, social, emotional and spiritual potentials by valuing every student every day. Children are at the forefront of what we do. For more information about MCDS, visit Miami Country Day School.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a part-time employee of the After School Program, the role of a childcare staff member consists of supervising, assisting, and ensuring the safety of all the children in our program, as well as interacting with their parents/guardians and/or caregivers/drivers. The position reports directly to the Extended Day Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

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  Arrives on time to allow time to pick up and highlight daily attendance and sign-out sheets before students arrive.
• Supervises, assists, and interacts with students in After School.
• Respectfully welcome and assist parents, guardians, caregivers and drivers.
• Greets and sign in students upon their arrival.
• Informs immediate supervisor at once students unaccounted for.
• Monitors and account for students in the classrooms, on the playgrounds, during snack time, and when transporting them to another location.
• Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Knowledge of procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Knowledge of school procedures and regulations, including evacuation procedures, lock- down procedures, and weather-related emergency procedures.
• Monitors student behaviors and possible conflicts and be prepared to redirect and intervene when necessary.
• Implements sign out for children when parents, guardians, caregivers, and/or drivers arrive.
• Must be able to load students in and out of vehicles as needed.
• Maintains accurate attendance sheet records that include time in and time out and parent signatures.
• Report any concerns to immediate supervisor such as conflicts, injuries, and/or inappropriate behaviors.
• Adheres to the MCDS’s policies and procedures including code of conduct and ethics.
• Completes other assigned tasks consistent with the position upon supervisor’s request.

Compensation: Starting at $12.50hr

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or GED
• Work in a fast-paced, stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to people and to work collaboratively.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, hands-on, and positive demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• May work long hours for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to work in varied and changing weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity.
• The above describes the general nature and level of work. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.