After-School Supervisor

Loudoun County, Virginia; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) seeks regular part-time After School Supervisors for the CASA and YAS programs serving Loudoun County's elementary and middle school youth. Supervisors help plan and run activities, supervise staff, and assist with homework time.

The CASA program operates 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. and the YAS program 3:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m., Monday–Friday, with a total of about 30 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and 1 year of supervising children or equivalent experience.
• Background checks, First Aid/CPR certification, and TB test as required.
• Commitment to safety, supervision, and program quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recreational program for children by coordinating supplies, goals, licensing standards, training and supervising staff.
• Develop plans and facilitate activities, group games, and reading time per curriculum and child needs.
• Provide a welcoming, safe environment and conduct health checks; manage food service items and emergencies.
• May perform additional duties related to the role and department.

Skills

Supervising staff

Program planning

Conflict resolution

Health checks

Safety awareness

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

One year of supervising children experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Salary offers are based on information contained within the application and any attachments (resume, certifications, etc.).

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We celebrate the strengths of individuals and collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!

We're seeking qualified applicants for regular part-time After School Supervisor positions with the County After School Activities (CASA) program and Youth After School (YAS) program. CASA and YAS are highly respected afterschool programs serving Loudoun County's elementary and middle school-aged youth for over 30 years. Our team embraces the uniqueness of each child, inclusive of all individual abilities or needs. After School Supervisors assist in the planning and implementation of recreational activities such as indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, holiday-themed and special projects, as well as quieter activities like snacks and homework time for children. After School Supervisors also supervise other programming staff, including Leaders and Aides.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recreational program for children by ordering supplies, implementing goals, ensuring licensing standards, training and supervising staff performance, and conflict resolutions.
• Develop plans, and facilitate activities, group games, and reading time following the curriculum and the needs of the children.
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and perform daily health checks, and handle food service items and emergency procedures.
• May carry out additional critical job responsibilities pertinent to the specific role and departmental assignment.

The CASA program operates Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., and the YAS program operates Monday-Friday 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm, following the Loudoun County's Public School's academic (10 Months) year calendar. The regular Supervisor position receives additional planning time for, a total of 30 hours a week.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a child-related field such as (Elementary Education, Nursing, Psychology, Recreation) and one (1) year of program experience supervising children or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and six (6) months of program experience supervising children.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Background Checks and Certifications

Must undergo pre-employment, criminal, Child Protective Services (CPS), and fingerprinting background checks. First Aid /CPR (Infant through Adult) certifications prior to hire or within 30 days of hire. Provide a negative TB test or screening completed within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter. Must complete a sworn disclosure statement disclosing any criminal convictions or pending criminal charges prior to hire. Fingerprints, Search of Central Registry, and Sworn Disclosure Statements must be renewed every 5 years. Daily Health Observation training within 30 days of hire. MAT training within 90 days of hire.

Training Requirements

Must be willing to attend 24 hours of paid annual programmatic training during the school year to enhance skills and knowledge of school-aged childcare and programming.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to keep up with participants and lift 50 pounds.