EDEP Group Leader

Volusia County Schools; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Focus School Software LLC seeks an EDEP Group Leader for the Volusia County Schools After School Program in Ormond Beach. You will enrich students' educational, emotional, and physical wellbeing through structured activities and supervision.

The role requires responsibility for program goals, effective communication, and teamwork with site staff. CPR/First Aid certification or plan to complete within the first year is required, as is the ability to manage groups of students in grades K-5.

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 complete First Aid/CPR within the first year of employment.
• STAR substitute teacher training course within one year of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of all phases of the program and job.
• Complete tasks and follow procedures and policies.
• Establish and maintain good judgment in support of the program.
• Remain in the program area during assigned hours unless assigned elsewhere.
• Maintain positive communication with students, parents, staff and Site Lead.
• Be familiar with the site and emergency procedures.
• Attend in-service and staff development sessions as required (CPR, GSM, etc.).
• Attend required staff meetings or workshops.
• Ensure proper supervision at all times.
• Keep the work area neat and suitable for age group activities.
• Coordinate activities with volunteers.
• Carry out assigned group activities.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality.
• Notify Site Lead/Principal of absences in a timely manner.
• Ensure equipment and materials are ready and in good condition.
• Encourage parental involvement.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Site Lead.

Skills

Program leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Judgment and discretion

Child activity management

Customer relations

Adaptability

Policy adherence

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

First Aid/CPR certification or willing to complete

STAR substitute training (preferred)

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: 605970004

Subject: EDEP Group Leader

Grade level(s): K-5

School/Site: Ormond Beach El.

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