SOMERSET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

7982-A CRISFIELD HIGHWAY  ! WESTOVER, MD 21871  !  TELEPHONE: 410-651-1616

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

SEPTERMBER 4, 2002

 Salary: $10/hour - $12/hour (based on experience)

 SUMMARY OF DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:

An employee in this position under the supervision of the Site Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the day to day operation of the After School Program.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

A.     Educational Requirements – A high school diploma and 45 clock hours in school age Child Care. 

B.      Training and Experience Requirements – One year in after school programs - First Aid/CPR – Child Abuse and Neglect (2 clock hours) Minimum age 18.

C.     Continuing Education – 24 hours annually

 DUTIES: Job Responsibilities (Under the direction of the Site Coordinator)

1.       Assist in the planning and preparation of activities.

2.       Conduct activities with children individually, in small groups and in large groups.

3.       Assist in record keeping.

4.       Provide adequate supervision of students at all times.

5.       Maintain the physical environment.

6.       Assist in snack preparation.

7.       Model positive behaviors and problem solving skills.

8.       Comply with all health and safety standards.

9.       Attend all required staff trainings/meetings.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:   

            Please include the following information with your letter of application:

•                      general application

•                      resume

•                      three (3) letters of references

            This information should be sent directly to:

                                    Leo Lawson

                                    Supervisor of Human Resources

                                    Somerset County Public Schools

                                    7982-A Crisfield Highway

                                    Westover, MD 21853

                                    Fax # 410-651-2931

                                    e-mail: llawson@somerset.k12.md.us

                                    Website: www.somerset.k12.md.us

            An application can be found on the Somerset County Public Schools website.

 

DEADLINE:         Applications and all required documents must be received in the Office of Human Resources by Friday, September 13, 2002, no later than 4:00 p.m.

 “The Somerset County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.