Extended School Services Recreation Attendant

About the Employer Welcome to the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District EdJoin portal page. We are thrilled with your interest in joining the LMSV family. La Mesa-Spring Valley is a learning community that exists to provide children a pathway to a fulfilled life. Our schools are focused on the "whole child," which means we believe our mission is to nurture the character and hearts of children as well as educate them. Our school district believes love is at the root of everything we do. "Love is at the root of everything, all learning, all relationships, love or the lack of it." -Fred Rogers We invite you to learn more about our district on social media using the hashtag . Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications Flexible work hours for high school students. After school sports and coaching opportunities: A pathway to teaching. Under the direction of the Extended School Services (ESS) Site Lead, participates in a variety of duties in the operation of the Extended School Services Program at an assigned school site; observes and manages behavior of students enrolled in ESS during recreational activities; monitors the play area during periods when students are present; and organizes and directs age-appropriate activities for school age students. The ideal candidate has some childcare experience, either through a paid position or volunteer experiences. The candidate has the knowledge, interest, and ability to create a safe and engaging environment that provides children with age-appropriate and meaningful learning. The ideal candidate exhibits integrity, professionalism, caring, and competency as a positive role model. He or she has a commitment to building positive relationships with a culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse community of students, staff, and parents. Examples of Duties:
• Assists students to organize and find appropriate play activities within a positive and encouraging environment.
• Encourages students to observe fundamental courtesies at school (e.g., good eating habits, leaving areas neat and clean) for the purpose of improving the quality of students' outcome and encouraging student development.
• Implements school and ESS discipline policy and follows up with appropriate personnel (e.g., Site Lead, Supervisor) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., group or individual games, playground activities, indoor activities, hallways, other locations determined by the Site Lead) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment.
• Organizes quiet or active, age appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities for the purpose of encouraging students to participate in wholesome recreational play activities.
• Oversees students moving about the campus for the purpose of ensuring the safety of children and meeting the District's requirements.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction to others.
• Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting the District requirements. Other Functions
• Distributes crafts and/or play materials for the purpose of providing required supplies.
• Serves nutritious snacks for the purpose of ensuring students receive proper nutritional items to meet federal and state guidelines.
• Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g., toys, games) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning and recreational environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Requirements / Qualifications Flexible work hours for high school students. After school sports and coaching opportunities: A pathway to teaching. Under the direction of the Extended School Services (ESS) Site Lead, participates in a variety of duties in the operation of the Extended School Services Program at an assigned school site; observes and manages behavior of students enrolled in ESS during recreational activities; monitors the play area during periods when students are present; and organizes and directs age-appropriate activities for school age students. The ideal candidate has some childcare experience, either through a paid position or volunteer experiences. The candidate has the knowledge, interest, and ability to create a safe and engaging environment that provides children with age-appropriate and meaningful learning. The ideal candidate exhibits integrity, professionalism, caring, and competency as a positive role model. He or she has a commitment to building positive relationships with a culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse community of students, staff, and parents. Examples of Duties:
• Assists students to organize and find appropriate play activities within a positive and encouraging environment.
• Encourages students to observe fundamental courtesies at school (e.g., good eating habits, leaving areas neat and clean) for the purpose of improving the quality of students' outcome and encouraging student development.
• Implements school and ESS discipline policy and follows up with appropriate personnel (e.g., Site Lead, Supervisor) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., group or individual games, playground activities, indoor activities, hallways, other locations determined by the Site Lead) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment.
• Organizes quiet or active, age appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities for the purpose of encouraging students to participate in wholesome recreational play activities.
• Oversees students moving about the campus for the purpose of ensuring the safety of children and meeting the District's requirements.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction to others.
• Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting the District requirements. Other Functions
• Distributes crafts and/or play materials for the purpose of providing required supplies.
• Serves nutritious snacks for the purpose of ensuring students receive proper nutritional items to meet federal and state guidelines.
• Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g., toys, games) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning and recreational environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Comments and Other Information Minimum Qualifications: Completion of 10th grade. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; monitoring activities; and supervision of students. KNOWLEDGE is required of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; positive reinforcement techniques; and stages of child development. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: good role model skills; positive student discipline using appropriate communication skills; cooperative and effective working relationships; maintaining confidentiality; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and working as part of a team.