Aftercare Supervisor (Ormonde Primary)
Location | GAUTENG, South Africa |
Date Posted | June 27, 2023 |
Category |
Education / Teaching
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Job Type |
Contract
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Currency | ZAR |
Street | ORMONDE |
Description
About the Role
We are looking for an Aftercare Supervisor for grades 000 to grade 4. Aftercare Supervisors oversee and additionally support the running of the after school programme during school term (~4-5 hours / day) as well during school holidays (~8 hours / day).
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Take initiative and act decisively
- Take responsibility for the care and safety of our children
- Conduct diligent and responsible monitoring of all students at the aftercare
- Coordinate and manage the aftercare assistants
- Plan daily activities for the children according to our educational philosophy
- Liaise with parents
- Administer First Aid when needed
- Manage attendance records of learners
- Liaise with Finance to coordinate correct billing of parents
- Keep an accurate record of billing and operational expenses
- Participate in the relevant professional development
- Manage behaviour of learners according to our philosophy of culture and behaviour
- Help to maintain a neat and organised Aftercare area
- Attend School functions
- Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times
- Address routine problems which may occur with the children
- Organising and preparing snacks for learners during lunch
- Report to Dean or School Leader any more serious problems which may occur with the children
- Participate in dismissal procedures at the end of aftercare, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult
- Support dismissal procedures at the end of the school day, ensuring that each child is appropriately signed into after school care.
- Ensure a professional, friendly and cordial relationship with both learners and parents.
- Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
- Participate in Open Days
- Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth, maintaining current knowledge of early childhood practice
- Outside of aftercare hours, perform administrative duties in support of school and School Leader
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the School Leader according to the school’s needs
- Plan for, and execute holiday care programmes for the school holidays.
- Coordinate Before Care supervision.
- Work with the Dean of Ops to ensure all necessary equipment and resources are procured.
- Working hours, to be confirmed by your Manager, will be 10 am-6:30 pm. Aftercare will run from approximately 2:30-6:30 pm each day. The rest of your time will be spent planning the aftercare programme and supporting the school and School Leader in an administrative capacity. Hours and expectations may differ slightly during school holidays. During school holidays, working hours will be extended – cover from 6:30 am – 6:30 pm will be shared by the aftercare team in accordance with the BCEA.
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- ECD Certificate / Currently studying towards Bachelor’s degree in Education or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – Ideal
- SACE
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
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- You have an understanding of and passion for student-centered learning
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technologyYou have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age
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