What are the responsibilities and job description for the REACH Before/After School Program Leader position at City of Germantown?
The City of Germantown is seeking dependable, dedicated individuals to serve as REACH Program Leaders responsible for the direct supervision of children at the REACH Extended School site. The REACH (Recreation-Education-Art-Community-Health) Extended School Program is managed by the City's Parks & Recreation Department and is designed to provide the perfect combination of recreation, education, art, community and health to enrich the educational experience of primary students within the Germantown Municipal School District.
SCHEDULE:
Riverdale and Farmington
The Program Leader works under the direction of the REACH Site Director at an assigned location to assist in planning and facilitating extended school programming. The individual must demonstrate maturity and a sincere interest in working with children; and must be reliable and dependable to work scheduled hours. Typical duties include:
SCHEDULE:
Riverdale and Farmington
SCHEDULE:
Riverdale and Farmington
- Before Care Hours: 6:30am-8:15am
- After Care Hours: 2:30pm-6:00pm
Dogwood and Forest Hill
- Before Care Hours: 6:30am-8:30am
- After Care Hours: 2:45pm-6:00pm
The Program Leader works under the direction of the REACH Site Director at an assigned location to assist in planning and facilitating extended school programming. The individual must demonstrate maturity and a sincere interest in working with children; and must be reliable and dependable to work scheduled hours. Typical duties include:
- Prepare, organize and implement education and recreational activities, such as arts & crafts, sports, drama, music, etc. for school-age children (grades K-8)
- Monitor children activities to ensure a safe and fun environment; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of children
- Lead groups of 10 to 20 children in organized activities
- Handle student disciplinary problems appropriately according to established policy
- Establish open communication and good rapport with each parent
- Handle complaints and comments and refer if necessary to proper management staff
- Complete daily reports, including facility, attendance and behavior reports
- Assure all equipment, games and supplies are returned to appropriate storage areas
- Assist in planning and implementation of quarterly parent engagement activities
- Knowledge of and ability to lead group recreational & educational activities for children
- Experience with school age, group child care programming
- Skilled in behavior management techniques
- Ability to engage with both parents and children
- Ability to maintain positive, effective working relationships
- Physical ability to perform job duties, including ability to lift up to 40 pounds to set up for programs and events
- Must be able to work one or both shifts M - F
SCHEDULE:
Riverdale and Farmington
- Before Care Hours: 6:30am-8:15am
- After Care Hours: 2:30pm-6:00pm
Dogwood and Forest Hill
- Before Care Hours: 6:30am-8:30am
- After Care Hours: 2:45pm-6:00pm
Salary : $14 - $16
