After-School Care Group Leader: Safe & Engaging

Blue Ridge Elementary; Ararat (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Elementary in Ararat, VA seeks a Group Leader for After-School Care to supervise students from dismissal until 6:00 pm, fostering a safe, welcoming environment.

You will collaborate with the After-School Childcare Coordinator and school staff to plan engaging activities, monitor attendance, and communicate with families about student needs and program rules. This part-time role emphasizes safety and positive student development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children in school, childcare, or community setting preferred.
• Ability to effectively supervise and interact with school-age children.
• Ability to plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school personnel, and other childcare staff.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of students participating in the after-school childcare program.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment for all students.
• Follow established schedules, routines, and procedures for the after-school program.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance and account for students throughout the program.
• Ensure that students are released only to individuals authorized by the program and in accordance with established dismissal procedures.
• Plan and/or facilitate age-appropriate academic, enrichment, recreational, and social activities.
• Establish and maintain appropriate expectations for student behavior using positive behavior management strategies consistent with school division policies and program expectations.
• Communicate student behavior concerns, academic needs, injuries, illnesses, or other significant concerns to the After-School Childcare Coordinator and/or appropriate school personnel.
• Ensure that program areas are clean, organized, safe, and appropriately prepared for student activities.
• Communicate with parents and guardians in a courteous and professional manner regarding routine student needs and program-related matters.
• Refer questions, concerns, or complaints that require administrative attention to the After-School Childcare Coordinator.
• Participate in required training and professional development related to student supervision, safety, behavior management, emergency procedures, and program expectations.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification as required by the program.
• Follow all Patrick County Public Schools policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable state regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the After-School Childcare Coordinator or appropriate school division administrator.

Skills

Supervision of children

Activity planning

Communication

Team collaboration

First Aid/CPR certification

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Blue Ridge Elementary in Ararat, VA seeks a Group Leader for After-School Care to supervise students from dismissal until 6:00 pm, fostering a safe, welcoming environment.

You will collaborate with the After-School Childcare Coordinator and school staff to plan engaging activities, monitor attendance, and communicate with families about student needs and program rules. This part-time role emphasizes safety and positive student development.