Lead Before/After School Mentor

The Community House; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,452; Full time

Job summary

The Community House in Hinsdale, IL is seeking Site Mentors for the Before/After the Bell program to supervise participants ages 5-12, support Program Counselors, and assist the Recreation Supervisor in planning daily activities.

You will maintain safety, lead staff in daily operations, and ensure proper communication with parents and school staff, with a background in childcare and 2+ years supervising children.

Qualifications

• Site Coordinator must be of legal age to work in Illinois and demonstrate an ability to lead, supervise, and maintain safety for children ages 5-12 years old
• Site Director will have prior experience working in a childcare environment or similar workplace
• Candidates should have demonstrated 2+ years' experience in situations supervising children
• Successful candidates will also have direct childcare experience with knowledge of creative problem-solving, disciplining of children, and child development

Responsibilities

• Comply with agency policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe environment for participants
• Assume a lead role in the implementation of day-to-day program activities
• Lead Program Counselors in the implementation of program activities
• Supervise participants and enforce program rules
• Maintain an open line of communication with Recreation Supervisor and Program Counselors
• Appropriately communicate with participants and parents
• Identify safety concerns to Recreation Coordinator
• Supervise School Out Trips to off-site locations
• Directly supervise and lead the day-to-day activities of the program
• Responsible for dispensing medication to students and filling out the correct medical dispense form
• Leads staff in monthly meetings
• Provides a good working relationship with school staff

Job description

The Community House in Hinsdale, IL is seeking Site Mentors for the Before/After the Bell program to supervise participants ages 5-12, support Program Counselors, and assist the Recreation Supervisor in planning daily activities.

You will maintain safety, lead staff in daily operations, and ensure proper communication with parents and school staff, with a background in childcare and 2+ years supervising children.