Afterschool Program Lead

Caring People Alliance; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring People Alliance is seeking an Assistant Group Supervisor to plan and implement high-quality afterschool programming for elementary and middle school students in a Philadelphia-based school setting.

The role oversees Group Leaders, ensures a safe learning environment, and supports the Site Director with program duties. Part-time and full-time options available, with afternoon and morning shifts as specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or related field, and at least one year of experience working with children.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or related field, and at least two years of experience working with children.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or related field, and at least three years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and facilitates high-quality educational, recreational, social-emotional, and skill-building activities for elementary and middle school students in accordance with program and contract requirements.
• Creates and follows weekly lesson plans and ensures activities are age-appropriate, engaging, inclusive, and aligned with program goals.
• Provides active supervision of children at all times, ensuring their safety, health, and well-being.
• Serves as a positive role model for youth by building supportive relationships and demonstrating positive, respectful, and professional communication and behavior.
• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of Group Leaders and other assigned program staff.
• Provides guidance and support to Group Leaders to ensure consistent implementation of program activities, supervision practices, and behavioral expectations.
• Monitors individual and group behavior and maintains a positive, safe, and supportive program environment.
• Addresses behavioral concerns using positive, non-confrontational, non-physical, and developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Teaches and reinforces conflict-resolution, communication, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills.
• Responds appropriately to incidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, and other situations affecting student safety or well-being.
• Completes incident reports, injury reports, attendance records, meal/snack tracking, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reports significant behavioral, safety, health, or other concerns involving children to the Site Director and/or appropriate program leadership and communicates with parents/guardians as directed.
• Coordinates and facilitates snack distribution, homework assistance, project-based learning, recreational activities, enrichment activities, field trips, and other program activities.
• Maintains a clean, organized, welcoming, and safe program environment.
• Ensures program materials, supplies, and equipment are appropriately maintained and available for daily activities.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with students, families, school leadership and staff, program staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively with the Site Director regarding daily program operations, staffing concerns, student needs, and other issues that may impact program quality.
• Assists the Site Director with administrative and program-related tasks, as needed.
• Participates in required staff meetings, professional development, training sessions, and internal and external meetings.
• Supports the implementation of organizational policies, school procedures, licensing requirements, contract requirements, and program standards.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or related field

Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in related field + 1 year experience

Associate's degree + 2 years experience with children

Associate's degree + 30 credits + 3 years experience

Job description

Caring People Alliance is seeking an Assistant Group Supervisor to plan and implement high-quality afterschool programming for elementary and middle school students in a Philadelphia-based school setting.

The role oversees Group Leaders, ensures a safe learning environment, and supports the Site Director with program duties. Part-time and full-time options available, with afternoon and morning shifts as specified.