After School Prog Leader

Job Title: Afterschool Program Lead

FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exempt (25 hrs. a week)/ Seasonal

Reports to: Corps Officer

Rate of Pay: $18/hour

Closing Date: 9/24/2024

Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service) with at least 21 hours worked per week. 

OVERVIEW:   The After-School Program Lead oversees and cares for approximately 25 children in a childcare environment. Child safety and personal participation are essential to the duties of this position. The After-School Program Leader facilitates after-school programming for school-aged children and assists with the daily operations of the program. This includes setting up and breaking down daily activities, facilitating games and activities, enforcing rules, maintaining state licensing standards, communicating with parents in person by phone and via email, and communicating daily responsibilities by the Program Director depending on the program's needs and the strength of the Program Leader.

 

SPECIFICS: The specifics of this position are to assist the childcare director of the Broomfield Corps with the after-school program. In this position, you will start by training and screening to meet the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements. Meeting the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements will be completed before working with children in the after-school program. During the after-school program, you will assist the childcare director’s schedule of activities, snacks, games, field trips, enforcement of rules, and supervising the school-aged children. This position will be scheduled from 1:30pm to 5:30pm.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• This position is required to be a mandatory reporter.
• Be a positive role model for school-aged children.
• Maintain all state licensing standards and The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Assist the Director and additional Program Leader in planning and implementing activities.
• Lead a group of school-aged children with the assistance of another Program Leader, Program Aide or under the supervision of the Program Director.
• Facilitate activities including but not limited to group games, arts and crafts, STEM, and active play.
• Take attendance of children before and after each transition.
• Implement program rules and discipline strategies. Encourage good behavior.
• Monitor and manage participant behavior during travel and in public while on field trips.
• Maintain an environment where all children feel safe.
• Fill out incident, behavior, notice or concern, and such reports as needed.
• Assist with participant drop off and pick up by checking the participant pick up list and verifying parent/guardian identification.
• Maintain confidentiality of all participant files.
• Communicate with parents/guardians. They include but are not limited to providing information about plans for the following day, informing about any injuries or behavior issues, answering questions or concerns, and giving insight into their child’s day.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up.
• Perform set up and clean up for the day. We are including but not limited to sweeping, cleaning tables and chairs, putting away activity supplies, cleaning toys, taking out trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Report all issues or concerns to the Program Director.
• Performs other duties as required.

 

GENERAL

The incumbent must be -

• Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and can motivate others.
• Mature and able to work with key employees and supervisory staff, working under minimum supervision.
• Able to take initiative.
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Capable of maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and precise, and maintain accurate filing systems.
• Capable of handling and controlling multiple projects