Activity Leader (After School Program) Hiring Immediately

Basic Function:

Under the direction of an assigned Supervisor, assist in the daily activities of school-aged children in an assigned before and/or after-school extended day program; assist in planning and implementing activities; monitor and supervise children in classroom and outdoor activities.

Responsible To and Evaluated By: Supervisor of Child Care

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Provide a safe, caring, positive and interesting learning environment for students in an assigned before and/or after-school extended day program; prepare materials and supplies for daily activities; take attendance.

• Serve as role model and develop positive social behaviors of children; discipline students according to established procedures; reinforce positive behaviors as appropriate.

• Receive and greet parents, students, and personnel and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel.

• Work with faculty and staff to provide a positive and supportive team atmosphere and learning environment.

• Communicate with parents regarding behaviors of students.

• Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

• Assist children with homework assignments; explain questions and enhance student understanding of homework as needed.

• Provide routine first aid to injured students according to established procedures as needed.

• Escort children to and from classrooms as assigned.

• Maintain sign-in/out sheets accurately at all times

• Lead and supervise students in various classroom activities including games, art projects, crafts, projects and related activities; supervise students in outdoor activities; create schedule of activities.

• Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, duplicating, recording attendance and maintaining assigned records; prepare bulletin boards.

• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer and audio-visual equipment; answer telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel.

• Assist in the preparation of snacks for children; assist in moving playground equipment as assigned.

• Comply with mandated reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with program director to develop appropriate indoor and outdoor learning and recreational activities for children

• Comply with mandated reporting guidelines

Other Duties:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. All individuals must pass a pre-employment fingerprint screening.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to high school graduation preferred, six units in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Experience: A minimum of six months of experience working with school-age children preferred.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate

Knowledge of:

Basic school age child development principles, theories and practices.

Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities.

School policies, rules and regulations.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Routine filing and record keeping procedures.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Basic subjects taught in local schools, including mathematics.

Oral and written communication skills.

Policies and procedures of assigned program and activities.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations.

First aid and CPR procedures.

Mandated reporting requirements.

Ability to:

Assist in the overall activities of school-age children in an assigned after-school program.

Assist in planning and implementing activities.

Supervise children in classroom and outdoor activities.

Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Plan and create classroom and playground activities.

Operate a variety of classroom and playground equipment.

Operate a computer and assigned software.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.

Administer first aid and CPR.

Comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Working Conditions:

Environment:

Active classroom and playground environment.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Kneeling, crouching or bending at the waist to assist students.

Seeing to observe students.

Lifting or carrying classroom and/or playground equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment.

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