Extended Care Aide - Part-Time M-F 1:30-5:30PM (Sarasota)
Company: Children First Inc
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Job Title: Classroom Aide - Extended Care (After
School Hours) Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and
enthusiastic Classroom Aide to support our extended care program
after school hours. The ideal candidate will assist in providing a
safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children, actively
supervising and interacting with their activities, and social
interactions. Key Responsibilities: - Supervise and engage with the
children during after-school hours, ensuring their safety and
well-being. - Interact and actively supervise children students in
their activities, providing guidance and support as needed. - Plan
and implement age-appropriate recreational and educational
activities. - Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere that
encourages social interaction and teamwork. - Communicate
effectively with parents, teachers, and staff regarding student
progress and any concerns. - Maintain a clean and organized
classroom environment. Skills and Qualifications: - High school
student (Junior or Senior) - or - High School diploma or GED. -
State mandated 45-hour coursework completion or ability to complete
within established timeframes. - Experience in a childcare or
educational setting preferred. - Strong communication and
interpersonal skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with
students, parents, and staff. - Patience, empathy, and a genuine
love for working with children. - Basic knowledge of child
development and educational practices. - First Aid and CPR
certification or ability to obtain within 90 days. We offer a
supportive work environment and opportunities for professional
development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the
lives of children, we encourage you to apply. Children First is an
equal opportunity employer. Please see the link below to the new
care provider background screening clearinghouse education and
awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of
HB 531 (2025). As part of these requirements each specified agency
must include a clear and conspicuous link to the webpage on its
website and provide the link in all job vacancy advertisements and
posts. https://info.flclearinghouse.com Requirements:
Demonstrate/Knowledge to: - Provide effective and nurturing
teacher-child interactions - Plan and implement learning
experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation - Set
and maintain professional boundaries with families - Use technology
to plan, record, report and monitor education and child development
services Skill/Ability to: - Speak, read and write English;
bilingual language(s) is helpful - Solve problems and make
appropriate decisions - Manage time, solve problems and make
appropriate decisions in varying situations - Work collaboratively
and cooperatively with fellow staff, parents, and community
representatives Physical/Mental Demands - Lifts and/or moves up to
50 lbs. - Kneels, stoops, bends, reaches and sits on floor to
attend to childrens needs - Sitting, for working at keyboard and
desk, standing, driving for home and site visits - Moves quickly in
response to active children in need of redirection to protect their
and others safety - Uses manual dexterity, reaches with hands and
arms, stretches, and talks or hears - Responds both physically and
mentally to emergency or crisis situations Environmental Conditions
- Variability in temperature, environment and noise - Potential
sensory response associated with toileting and/or children who are
ill - Contact with children who are ill and/or possibly contagious
- Contact with chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment and
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