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Have fun, and get paid! Love working with children? BASCOL is the perfect job for you! Before and After School Child Care on Location, Inc. (BASCOL) celebrates over 30 years of providing child care when families need it, including before and after school, vacation weeks, snow days, summer and more. Our before and after school child care programs are located in several school districts including Central Square, Dewitt, Liverpool, Lyncourt, Onondaga Central, Solvay, West Genesee and Westhill. We provide licensed, quality, care and programming for children in grades K-6. BASCOL is currently looking for teachers for the 2022-2023 School Year! We are hiring for various locations and hours.

Teacher Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Site Director or Lead Teacher implement daily programming activities for enrolled students and assist in the efficient daily operation of assigned site. Directly supervise the children engaged in BASCOL programs. Teacher’s average 15-25 hours a week and shifts are approximately from 6:30am-9:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm. Hours are flexible, you can choose just morning or afternoon shifts as well.

Teacher Qualifications:

• A high school diploma.
• Experience working directly with school age children.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (for staff who work over 30 hours per week)
• Earned time off (for staff who work over 20 hours per week)
• Paid Holidays (for staff who work over 20 hours per week)
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Plan (for staff who work over 20 hours per week)
• Paid Staff trainings

BASCOL has career opportunities for enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated individuals that want to work in a creative, fun and professional atmosphere. Complete an employment application or send in your cover letter and resume today to, fax 315-622-4885 or mail to BASCOL, 4610 Wetzel Rd., Liverpool, NY 13090

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interact with and directly supervise children enrolled in BASCOL programs on a daily basis. Ensure an enriching and safe environment for all enrolled program participants. * Provide superior Customer Service to the children, parents and school personnel we work with.*

This includes, effective communication, problem solving and taking initiative. * Implement recreational programming activities in accordance with program and company requirements. Adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards established by BASCOL and various regulatory agencies by performing routine cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance of site facilities and equipment. Assist in set up of assigned area to support program activities. Ability to work flexible schedule including full day shifts, modified or extended schedules for school delays, half days and or closings. Flexibility to cover at other sites if needed. Monitor health conditions of children. Properly notify the appropriate people of any accidents and/or illness. Includes calls into the Program Managers for serious injuries and head bumps. Maintain knowledge and conform to BASCOL employee handbook policies, and New York State regulations and licensing requirements. Prepare and maintain administrative paperwork and records including, but not limited to: a.m. and p.m. attendance, wellness checks, incident and accident reports; as requested. Attend all weekly, biweekly and monthly staff meetings, fire and safety drills, and other required training programs or areas of professional growth. Perform related duties as required to meet company and program goals and objectives.*

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS HS diploma/GED and two year’s experience working with children under the age of 13 Valid Driver’s License preferred Ability to meet State requirements for working in a childcare setting (fingerprinting, central clearance approval and justice center required). Pre-employment Medical Exams and Immunizations: All site employees are required to complete a pre-employment medical exam, which may include but is not limited to: - physical examination. - proof of immunizations stating the individual is free from communicable diseases. - negative Mantoux TB test or chest x-ray within the prior 12 month period. Employees cannot start work until medical requirements are completed and documentation is received by BASCOL. Certification in CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration Training (MAT) preferred but training will be supplied by BASCOL.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to complete continuing education requirements of 30 training hours every two years (15 hours within the first 6 months from date of hire). Staff must meet OCFS training requirement of all 9 categories which include: Principles of Childhood Development, Nutrition & Health, Child Care Program Development, Safety & Security, Business Record Maintenance & Management, Child Abuse and Maltreatment Identification and Prevention, Statues and Regulations pertaining to child care, Statues and Regulations pertaining to Child Abuse and Maltreatment and Adverse Childhood Experiences. Ability to work flexible schedule including full day shifts, modified or extended schedules for school delays, half days and or closings. * Ability to remain professional and respond appropriately to unexpected or emergency situations. Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student and or parent information. Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly to diverse individuals and read and interpret a variety of written documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures and to explain information to others. Genuine interest in working with and around children and to demonstrate an understanding, patient, and welcoming demeanor toward children. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and courteous relationships with school and district staff, parents, children.*

EQUIPMENT, MACHINES AND SOFTWARE USED This position requires the regular use of toys, supplies, and materials to engage children in age appropriate activities. This position may require the use of a computer, phone, copy machine and fax machine. Computer Software: Time Clock & Attendance

MENTAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS Close mental and visual attention required for directly supervising and managing children in program activities.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that typically may be faced by an individual in performing the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, grasp, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. The individual is frequently required to push and pull. The individual is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift. The physical requirements of this position call for the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The Teacher will directly engage in recreational activities with the children including gross motor activities such as walking, hitting or throwing balls, hiking, assisting children on and off the bus etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Work is performed in a school setting where the worker is exposed to both inside and outside environmental conditions and noise. Duties may include handling garbage or soiled linen, body fluids, strongly unpleasant odors, etc. on a very limited basis if a child becomes ill at a program site. The Teacher will directly supervise children in outside activities including outdoor play, field trips and be exposed to normal external environmental factors during such activities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Central Square, NY 13036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with school age children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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