Boone Extended Preschool (BEP) Associate-- at Boone Community School District

Job description

The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our motto Expect the Best...Achieve Success . Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning. We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43+million in building projects that was completed in the fall of 2023. This includes a Pre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education center. The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play. Boone is voted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by Realtor.com. Title: Boone Extended Preschool Associate Reports To: Building Principal & Supervising Teacher Hours: 3:00-5:30, 3-5 days per week Pay: $14.83 per hour Pay Period: Direct Deposit on last day of the month SUMMARY: Provides continuous active supervision, nurturing personal care, and social-emotional guidance for young children in the extended preschool setting. Key responsibilities include facilitating daily self-care and hygiene routines (toileting, rest/nap time), preparing and serving snacks and meals, fostering friendship and problem-solving skills, and supporting play-based learning and early education activities under the direction of the supervisor. EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Part time work, you can still be attending high school. No experience required; experience preferred in: Working with children. Must be at least 16. Will have to go through national and state background checks Must complete required trainings as assigned. Must have a physical in the 12 months. TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Strong knowledge of early childhood growth, developmental milestones, active supervision protocols, and age-appropriate behavioral guidance. Oral and written communication skills and English language skills. Interpersonal relations skills for interacting warmly with children, families, and staff. Critical thinking, active listening, and gentle conflict resolution/problem-solving skills. Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple caregiving tasks during frequent interruptions. Ability to handle sensitive personal care routines (toileting, bodily fluid cleanup, rest assistance) with dignity, patience, and hygiene standards. Ability to diffuse, manage, and de-escalate volatile or stressful child behaviors in a calm manner. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families. Knowledge of and adherence to building, departmental, district policies, and State of Iowa childcare regulations. Once hired will be required to take 12 hours of HHS childcare training. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: Operating knowledge of food service/prep hygiene tools, sanitizing agents, and rest cot/mat equipment. Operating knowledge of personal computers, child monitoring tools, and online resources. Operating knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job. Job Tasks Descriptions ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Active Supervision & Safety: Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of children across all settings, including classrooms, outdoor play areas, lunchrooms, transitions, and transportation loading/unloading zones. Ensure physical safety by staying within close proximity (3�5 feet) of children prone to elopement and responding swiftly to safety needs. Snack & Meal Preparation & Support: Prepare, portion, serve, and clean up daily snacks and meals in compliance with hygiene and nutrition standards. Supervise mealtime, encourage healthy eating habits, model proper table manner