EDEP Group Leader

Focus School Software LLC; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Volusia County Schools’ After School Program at EDITH I. STARKE Elementary School in DeLand, FL is seeking an EDEP Group Leader for grades K-5 to enrich students’ educational, emotional and physical well‑being.

You will supervise groups, coordinate activities with volunteers, maintain a safe, orderly environment, and communicate with students, families and staff under the Site Lead. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, experience with children's activities, First Aid/CPR

Qualifications

• Hold a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Experience in working effectively with and managing organized activities for children.
• Holds current certification or will complete First Aid/CPR during the first year of employment.
• Preferred: complete the Volusia County Schools substitute teacher training (STAR) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of program and job duties.
• Establish and maintain positive communication with students, parents, staff.
• Supervise groups and ensure proper supervision.
• Coordinate activities with volunteers.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure equipment and materials are maintained and available.
• Notify Site Lead/Principal of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintain a neat, clean work area conducive to constructive play.

Skills

Implement program goals

Help a child through growth

Enrichment programs

Communicate effectively

Customer relations

Leadership team

Good judgment

Discipline policy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

First Aid/CPR certification

STAR substitute training

Job description

Facility EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Location DeLand, FL

Category Service Workers

Classification 09-Substitutes

Posting Number 64410317

Date Posted 08/29/2026

Closing Date 12/18/2026

Job Description

POSITION GOAL: Enrich the educational, emotional and physical well being of students in the quality Volusia County Schools’ After School Program

Performance Responsibilities

1. Maintain a thorough knowledge of all phases of the program and job.
2. Successfully complete appropriate tasks and follow procedures and policies.
3. Establish and maintain good judgment in support of the program.
4. Remain in the program area during assigned hours unless specifically assigned duty elsewhere.
5. Establish and maintain positive communication with students, parents, school staff and Site Lead.
6. Become familiar with the program site and follow the directions for all emergency procedures: fire drills, severe weather drill, emergency evacuation procedures and others as needed.
7. Successfully complete in-service and staff development sessions as required (CPR, GSM, etc. . .).
8. Attend and participate in required periodic staff meetings and/or workshops
9. Ensure proper supervision at all times.
10. Maintain work area in a neat, clean manner conducive to constructive play appropriate to the age group.
11. Coordinate activities with volunteers working with his/her group of children.
12. Effectively carry out assigned group activities.
13. Establish and maintain promptness and attendance.
14. Notify the Site Lead and/or Principal/Administrator in a timely manner of the need to be absent. This notification may be required in writing.
15. Ensure the equipment and materials are arranged, available, and maintained in good condition.
16. Encourage parental involvement.
17. Perform general housekeeping duties for the program as assigned.
18. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Site Lead.

*Denotes essential job function/ADA

Position Summary

Position Code: 637970093

Subject: EDEP Group Leader

Grade level(s): K-5

School/Site: Starke

Please contact Caryn Gilley at [e-mail] additional information

Required Qualifications/Certifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• Experience in working effectively with and managing organized activities for children (volunteer or paid)
• Holds current certification or will successfully complete the following course during the first year of employment: First Aid/CPR
• Successful completion of the Volusia County Schools substitute teacher training course (STAR) within one (1) year of date of hire is preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to implement program goals and strategies
• Willingness to help a child through the trials and errors of normal growth and development
• Ability to manage creative enrichment programs for students in grades 6-8
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
• Effective customer relations skills
• Ability to function as a member of a leadership team
• Ability to exercise good judgment regarding sensitive and confidential personnel and student matters
• A basic knowledge of VCS’ discipline policy

REPORTS TO: BEFORE THE BELL Site Lead

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

Salary Info

$15.35 - $16.03 per hour

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