After-School Activity Leader

Kids After Hours; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids After Hours in Bethesda, MD is seeking energetic staff to supervise and engage school-aged children in a safe, welcoming environment where learning through play is encouraged.

You will assist with setup/cleanup, lead a variety of activities, greet families at drop-off and pick-up, follow safety guidelines, and report daily experiences to the leadership team. Applicants must be 16 or older and enjoy teamwork, communication, and creativity.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience working with children.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• You must be 16 years old or older

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up/clean-up of the room, preparing snack, implementing or setting up/cleaning up activities.
• Organize, label, and replace equipment, games, and toys.
• Provide hands-on supervision for kids. This includes playing and being involved while still being sure kids are safe and being watched.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities, whichmay include crafts, nature, songs, games, KidsNight Out, etc.
• Have positive interactions with the children, which can include teaching your favorite games, teaching them to knit or play the guitar, etc.
• KAH Greeters assist parents with drop off and pick up, provide any important information from the day, and answer questions. You will also communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Leadership.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with childcareand all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for children'ssafety and their whereabouts at all times. You will also be responsible forknowingand understanding allemergency procedures associated with the program.
• Responsible for receiving 6 hours of continuing education annually
• Aides will report to the site Director

Skills

Experience with children

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Job description

Kids After Hours in Bethesda, MD is seeking energetic staff to supervise and engage school-aged children in a safe, welcoming environment where learning through play is encouraged.

You will assist with setup/cleanup, lead a variety of activities, greet families at drop-off and pick-up, follow safety guidelines, and report daily experiences to the leadership team. Applicants must be 16 or older and enjoy teamwork, communication, and creativity.