Part-Time After-School Program Leader

Sylvania; Shamrock Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Avon Elementary School is seeking a part-time Kids Company Program Leader to support the daily activities of the Kids Company program at the Avon Elementary School site. The role works under the coordination of the Kids Company Site Leader and includes duties of Kids Company Assistants across after-school, before-school, summer, and Preschool Wrap-Around Care programs.

The role requires caring for children, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Employees must be 18+ years of age and have some prior child care experience and/or evidence of equivalent education and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the work. May be required to be certified in First Aid and CPR upon hire or within six (6) months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assumes full responsibility of the program in the absence of the Site Leader.
• Assists and directs the daily operation of the site.
• Assists and directs the supervision of children involved in the program.
• Provides daily, independent supervision, interaction, and behavior management of a group of children.
• Ensures a welcoming, child-centered, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Maintains accurate record keeping and data entry of program attendances, parent accounts, field trips/events, etc.
• Assists in the planning of the daily curriculum by creating weekly and/or monthly craft and group game plans.
• Assists the preparation of materials and leads the daily curriculum as reflected on the monthly calendar.
• Work cooperatively with all Kids Company staff to plan, implement, and evaluate program activities.
• Communicate daily with staff regarding special concerns, observations of children, upcoming events, and other pertinent information.
• Guide and provide direction to Program Aides and Assistants.
• Keep Coordinator and/or Director informed of any accidents or unusual situations involving the children.
• Make adjustments to staffing numbers to the best of your discretion based on the number of children in attendance.
• Communicate daily with parents regarding special concerns, observations of their children, noting positive behaviors as much as possible, upcoming events, and other pertinent information.
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Avon Elementary School is seeking a part-time Kids Company Program Leader to support the daily activities of the Kids Company program at the Avon Elementary School site. The role works under the coordination of the Kids Company Site Leader and includes duties of Kids Company Assistants across after-school, before-school, summer, and Preschool Wrap-Around Care programs.

The role requires caring for children, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining records.