Cssc Classroom Aide - (SC Students Only)

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Job Type

Part-time, Temporary

Description

Applicants must be a Stephens College student but do NOT have to be Federal Work Study eligible to apply.

Student Classroom Aides provide part-time support within CSSC. They assist with student supervision and daily routines in morning care, afternoon extended day, nap time coverage, and transitions. These roles are essential in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and well-organized environment for preschool and elementary students.

Responsibilities:

AM Extended Day (7:30-8:20 AM) - 2 workers each day

• Arrive by 7:25 AM to clock in and prepare for student arrival.
• Set up tables with approved extended day materials (e.g., blocks, Legos, art supplies, games).
• Ensure that only materials marked for extended day use are accessible.
• Maintain a calm, supervised indoor environment (playground is closed during AM extended day).
• Guide students with breakfast routines (eat first, then play).
• Begin clean-up at 8:10 AM; ensure all students participate and that materials are properly stored.
• Escort elementary students to Room 107 at 8:15 AM and supervise until 8:20 AM (students must always be supervised).
• Escort preschool students to their classrooms following the elementary group.
• Maintain active supervision and avoid cell phone use unless explicitly permitted by a teacher.

Elementary (8:20 AM)

• Accompany students walking to their classrooms.

PM Extended Day (3:40-5:30 PM) (2 workers)

• Provide active supervision during unstructured playtime both indoors and on the playground.
• Remain attentive and mobile, positioning yourself to always see and support students.
• Enforce playground safety rules: Slide feet-first only; no climbing up slides; Swing safely front-to-back only; No rocks, sticks, mulch throwing; or unsafe behaviors; Preschool students only on bikes/scooters with helmets.
• Snack Time (4:30-4:45 PM): Serve dry snack foods and water; monitor handwashing before snack; Snack is only for enrolled preschool and elementary students; Students may take snack if picked up during this time; If approached by a parent about a child's day, notify a classroom teacher-do not discuss student performance.
• Begin final clean-up at 5:00 PM; offer quiet activities (e.g., Legos, coloring) to simplify end-of-day transitions.
• At 5:30 PM, stack chairs and wipe down tables with disinfecting wipes.

Nap Coverage (12:30-2:15 PM)

• Assist students in preparing for rest with personal items (blanket, pillow, stuffed animal).
• Support teachers during story time and help settle students.
• Monitor nap time and offer quiet comfort (e.g., back rubbing) to help children fall asleep.
• Maintain silence during nap time-no phone use. Homework may be done only after students are asleep.
• Support students as they begin to wake up around 2:15 PM.

General Expectations

• Always maintain direct supervision of students.
• Use of cell phones during work time is strictly prohibited unless approved by a supervisor.
• Demonstrate responsibility, maturity, and professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and staff.
• Adhere to all school policies, safety procedures, and expectations for conduct.