NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!!
Starting 8/20/2024
Before & After School Programs
Group/Activity Leaders & Assistants
Job Description PURPOSE OF POSITION
● To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children to receive child care and recreation.
● To maintain a safe and healthy environment.
● To promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children.
● To facilitate parent and program communications.
Minimum Qualifications
Activity Leaders & Assistants: Candidate will be at least 16 years of age, attended at least 2 years of high school, will possess a strong desire to work well with children, and must submit Medical and Criminal Record Clearances. PayScale=$16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Group Leaders & Assistants: Candidate will be at least 18 years of age, has at least 1 year of college or 1 year of related experience with children, will possess a strong desire to work well with children, and must submit Medical and Criminal Record Clearances. PayScale=$18.00 to $20.00 per hour
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet the needs of all children; including those who are at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse.
- Help to implement all elements of the AfterSchool program.
- Assist in the implementation of recreational activity plans, and promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children.
- Supervise group activities to reflect the unique needs of the children
- Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities.
- Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers.
- Supervise and monitor children at all times.
- Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur.
- After specialized training, provide first aid or CPR and practice Universal precautions in order to prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens, and access emergency services as needed.
- Helps maintain accurate reports and records related to program operation and licensing.
- Participates in team meetings as needed to plan for and deliver collaborative services across all components.
- Other duties as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Willing to learn and take initiative.
- Able to accept direction from a supervisor.
- Excellent communications skills,
ATTRIBUTES
R =Responsible, Reliable, & Resourceful
O =Organized, Outstanding Energy & Observant
S =Strong Communicator, Safety Supervisor & Step's up
C =Caring, Calm & Collected
C =Creative, Compassionate & Committed
O =Open to Learning & Out of this World!!