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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

ESS Program Aide

Various locations in La Mesa-Spring Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.45/hr - $20.03/hr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, which seeks an ESS Program Aide to assist in the Extended Student Services Program. The role involves supporting students in educational and recreational activities, ensuring a safe learning environment, and coordinating academic activities aligned with district curricula.

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Responsibilities

Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g., read stories, listen to students read, provide writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, reinforce math lessons, and assist with curriculum-based homework assignments) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards

Assists the ESS Site Lead in responding to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., parents/guardians, students, district personnel) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction to other sources

Assists with the implementation of instructional programs, lesson plans, and enrichment activities for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts

Assists with the planning of learning and/or age appropriate activities (e.g., games, art, music, science, language, drama, playground, songs, safety awareness) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts

Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions

Coordinates and/or oversees individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, field trips, homework time) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning and recreational environment

Develops and implements craft activities

Promotes appropriate student behavior and good habits through implementation of a discipline plan for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development

Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of students and meeting the District and program requirements

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, instructional tools) 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

Qualification

Childcare experienceFirst AidCPRBehavior managementChild development principlesTeamworkCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Fifty (50) hours of experience working with children

High School education

Possess an Associate's Degree or higher (submit copy of degree with application)

Completed 48 units of college work (submit transcripts with application)

Successful completion of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Exam given by La Mesa – Spring Valley School District (submit copy of certificate with application)

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency

Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios

Knowledge of basic recordkeeping methods and procedures

Knowledge of behavior management and motivation techniques

Knowledge of child development principles and practices

Knowledge of First Aid and CPR

Knowledge of health and safety practices and procedures

Knowledge of operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications

Knowledge of safety practices

Ability to adapt to changing work priorities

Ability to communicate with diverse groups

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to collate data and use job-related equipment

Ability to identify issues and create action plans

Ability to operate equipment using defined methods

Ability to problem solve with data frequently requiring independent interpretation of guidelines

Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events

Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions

Ability to work with a variety of data and utilize job-related equipment

Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals

Ability to work with data utilizing defined but different processes

Preferred

High School Diploma preferred

Some childcare experience, either through a paid position or volunteer experiences

Knowledge, interest, and ability to create a safe and engaging environment that provides children with age-appropriate and meaningful learning

Exhibits integrity, professionalism, caring, and competency as a positive role model

Commitment to building positive relationships with a culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse community of students, staff, and parents

Benefits

Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care)

Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)

Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)

Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service

Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP

VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program

Dependent life insurance coverage

Disability plans through American Fidelity

Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee

403(b) Retirement

MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans

Bargaining unit eligible employees may elect to become a CSEA member.

Employees working 20 hours per week or more are enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system.