Before and After School Program (B.A.S.E.) Aide - Washington St Elementary

*ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY* *INTERNAL & EXTERNAL POSTING* *Date of Posting: *November 7, 2023 *TITLE OF POSITION: Before and After School Program (B.
A.
S.
E.
) Aide* *LOCATION*: Washington Street Elementary *STARTING DATE: *Immediately, training provided *CLOSING DATE: Until filled* *Schedule:* * Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:00 a.
m.
– 8:30 a.
m.
and 3:00 p.
m.
– 5:30 p.
m.
* Wednesday: 7:00 a.
m.
– 10:00 a.
m.
and 3:15 p.
m.
– 5:30 p.
m.
* Extra hours on delayed start Wednesdays, snow days, 2-hour delays / school breaks and teacher in-service/conference days.
* Summer Hours may be available *Requirements:* * Must be at least 19 years of age and have earned a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent * DHS requirements: Physical/TB * Background check/fingerprints upon hire * Experience with childcare/education preferred _*Starting pay is $12.
23.
Please see job description for more details.
*_ Letters of application and resumes should be sent to: Jamielynne Commissaris Otsego Public Schools 400 Sherwood Street Otsego MI 49078 Responses may be sent via e-mail to: jcommissaris@otsegops.
org \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ *JOB DESCRIPTION* *TITLE:* BASE AIDE *CONTRACT:* 12 Months *REPORTS TO:* BASE Supervisor *LOCATION/DEPARTMENT:* Otsego Public Schools Elementary Building *POSITION SUMMARY* All employees of the Otsego Public Schools, including BASE Aides, are expected to display a positive, caring, nurturing attitude and a genuine desire to assist all students and staff when necessary to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
The BASE Aide attends to children in a school-based childcare program, including observing and monitoring children’s play activities.
*RECOMMENDED EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS* *EDUCATION:* High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
*EXPERIENCE:* Experience with childcare / education preferred; willingness to complete necessary training *CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS:* CPR and First Aid certification required after hire.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* * Work with the other adults in the building towards a positive, productive school environment.
* Assist students with outdoor clothing and hygiene needs (including bathroom accidents and hand washing) * Assist the BASE Supervisor in meeting the cognitive, emotional and physical needs of the students * Facilitate small group and/or provide one-to-one instruction for students * Supervise and assist students with playground equipment and activities * Administer minor first aid (training will be offered for CPR and first aid).
* Escort and supervise individual students and/or groups of students both in and out of the classroom * Check students in and out of ProCare system and/or verify parental release of student * Maintain professional confidentiality both in the school and out in the community * Assist with classroom cleaning (3 step washing process, emptying garbage, mopping) * Other duties as assigned by the BASE Supervisor and/or Coordinator _The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
_ *REQUIRED: *Must complete 15 hours of training for the State of Michigan Child Care Licensing *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Physical Demands: 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk; occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
Close vision is required to perform computer related tasks.
The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and attend to the personal care of students.
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
*FLSA Status*: Non-Exempt *TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: *Part-time, regular employee.
*Salary and Benefits Information:* * Salary Range: $12.
23 * Benefits: Consistent with the Non-Union Employee Handbook Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $12.
23 per hour Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person