After School Care Aide

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Recreation Department Manager, the After School Care Aide will supervise, prepare and engage Tribal After-School Care Program participants in fun, healthy, creative, safe and age-appropriate activities.
After School Care participants will primarily be in Grades K-8th.
Duties and Responsibilities: Provide appropriate supervision of participants during all After School Care Program activities and scheduled outdoor/playground times.
Provide a warm and caring environment and be able to engage participants in activities and play that stimulate their development.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for all participants.
Must be able to comfortably manage small and/or large groups of children during activities.
Assist in planning, buying, preparing, and serving snacks and meals.
Develop and plan enriching and creative activities that incorporate the goals, mission and vision of the Tribal Recreation Department and the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians.
Plan engaging physical activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of the participants.
Be responsible for daily activity and room preparations.
Attend and engage in occasional parent participation, community, tribal and school events that may be in the evening or weekends.
Report incidents, accidents, or issues that concern or involve participants, staff, parents, or facilities directly to the Recreation Department Manager.
Coordinate with other Tribal, County, State Agencies and Departments to provide activities or services for participants.
Ensure compliance of all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
General maintenance of parks and facilities.
Maintain and record daily attendance of all participants.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required.
Must be a self-starter and be able to engage with children of all ages.
Must have previous experience working with school-age children.
Must be able to keep a clean and tidy workspace.
Must be able to establish a professional level of rapport with each family to ensure quality care and a friendly environment for all participants.
Must have First Aide/CPR certification or be willing to obtain certification upon hire.
Ability to use modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data and word processing.
Ability to enforce compliance with safety codes, rules and regulations in all department programs and activities.
Ability to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and comply with the requirements of the Tribe’s driving policy and insurance requirements.
Uphold Tribal Vision Statement: The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians is a Sovereign Nation that is dedicated to upholding the Social and Economic Stability through Self-Reliance and to promote the Health, Safety and Welfare of our Indian People.
Physical Requirements: This position requires walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; pushing, pulling and lifting up to 30 pounds, raising objects overhead; manual dexterity for operation of computer, phones and small office machines; hearing, talking and good verbal and written communication skills; repetitive motions of the wrist, hands and fingers.
Indian Preference: Preference in filling vacancies shall be given first to qualified Tuolumne Me-Wuk Community Council Members and then to enrolled Native Americans of any federally recognized tribe.
Documentation for claiming preference must be provided with the application for consideration.
Other than the above, the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribe is an equal opportunity employer.
Pre-employment Requirements: Employment is contingent on pre-employment background and drug test results.
Employee Acknowledgement: I have received and reviewed a copy of the After School Care Aide job description and understand the requirements and responsibilities of this position.
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _______________