Spartan Kids Care Site Lead

The SKC Lead provides leadership for staff and families at a school site for the Spartan Kids Care before and after school program. The Lead assists in maintaining order and discipline while providing a safe and secure environment at all times; provides a positive, concerned and accepting attitude toward children and families; communicates effectively with parents, students and staff; provides a stimulating experience to help the child grow physically, intellectually, emotionally and creatively, according to their individual needs and at their own rate; and, conducts self in a manner that reflects favorably on the program and Community Education.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience supervising children with at least one-half of related experience serving school-age children preferred.
• BA/BS degree is preferred.
• Experience working with families with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

• Ability to recognize and react appropriately to potentially dangerous or harmful situations.
• Ability to discriminate between serious from less serious incidents.
• Ability to recognize and determine appropriate actions and reactions to situations based on developmental levels of children.
• Ability to respond appropriately and professionally in crisis/emergency situations.
• Ability to apply parameters in a manner that is deemed to be equitable and appropriate.

• Plan, manage and create the flow of activities on site for the Spartan Kids Care program. Create calendars to share activity schedules.
• Provide support to staff and students for student behaviors and incidences. Assist the specialist and facilitator in setting and upholding the site/programs behavior standards.
• Document and communicate with parents and leadership when student behaviors and injuries occur.
• Lead afternoon snack distribution. Prep snack, manage and record daily snack usage.
• Provide work direction to paraprofessionals and activity assistants.
• Assist in orientation of new staff, parents and children to the program.
• Take daily attendance. Connect with the front office, call parents, assign "finders-fee" when children are absent from the program.
• Lead organization of the site.
• Assist with maintenance of student files, supplies, and first aid kits. Create shopping lists of supplies needed.
• Contact specialists or coordinator as needed for support or regarding questions or decisions.
• Maintain electronic attendance records and tracking systems.
• Attend meetings as requested by the specialists or program coordinator.
• Participate in district-sponsored training when available and pursue additional training opportunities from associated organizations. Maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications.

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.