CARE ACADEMY OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) PROGRAM – JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Positions Available: Site Coordinator, Program Assistant, Program Aide
Reports To: CARE Academy OST Program Director - On Site: Reports to Site Coordinator
ROLE: Help implement the CARE Academy Before and After School Program at assigned program sites; provide a safe place for children during non-school time hours where they can enjoy enriching activities.
ABOUT CARE ACADEMY: CARE Academy was originally an elementary OST program operated by Billings Public Schools. United Way of Yellowstone County (UWYC) assumed responsibility of CARE Academy in the fall of 2009, and operates at five locations, serving between 300-350 students daily.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work cooperatively and in conjunction with Program Director, Site Coordinator, Principals, teachers, parents and students.
- Assist in implementing the activities offered to students.
- Assist in tutoring CARE Academy students during homework help time.
- Assist with distributing daily snacks to students.
- Attend staff training opportunities provided for CARE Academy staff and volunteers.
- Maintain standards of students behavior needed to achieve a safe and positive climate in the before and after school program for students and staff.
- Communicate clearly and regularly with the Director regarding all aspects of the program.
- Greet and assist all students, parents, staff, and visitors.
- Assist in special CARE Academy activities that may include all program sites.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support and abide by agency policies, procedures and philosophies.
- Maintain standards of safe working conditions.
- Serve as a United Way of Yellowstone County ambassador at all times by communicating the mission and vision of United Way.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Site Coordinator and/or Program Director.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School graduate; experience in childcare, working with youth at elementary level preferred. Must be professional, organized, and courteous. Must submit to and pass a criminal background check.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents. Ability to write and create documents in a manner that is understandable and organized.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Human Resource Skills: Ability to assist with conflict management and uphold UWYC values and ethics.
- Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing 50% or more
- Ability to travel to CARE Academy school locations
- Ability to handle light lifting, such as groceries for snacks, books, games and other materials
- Walk up and down stairs to reach rooms/space assigned to CARE Academy
- Ability to see, hear, and respond to staff and students in the program
UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF
- Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.
- Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
- Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources through meaningful engagement.
- Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good.
- Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to unitedway@uwyellowstone.org using “CARE Academy” in the subject line.
