After School Group Lead - Child Development
Eliada Homes, a historical fixture within Western North Carolina since 1903, is one of Asheville's longest-running nonprofits. Our beautiful 300+ acre campus provides a cradle-to-career continuum of services for over 600 children and youth annually. Child Development staff work with children up to 5 years of age, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, and motor development while integrating life skills into daily activities and lessons. Eliada's 5-Star accredited facility offers a team-focused atmosphere where you can learn, grow, and make an impact in the lives of young students. Child Development staff qualify for tuition assistance through T.E.A.C.H. and supplemental wages through WAGE$.
About the role
Early Childhood Education After School Group Leads ensure the safety and supervision of school-age students while creating an exciting recreational, educational, and social schedule for campers to enjoy each day.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a child’s physical, emotional, and educational needs are met through visual supervision, one-on-one interactions, regular communication with parents and caregivers, and collaboration with support agencies to devise individual education plans for children with special needs.
- Write and implement daily/weekly plans for children in the classroom.
- Maintain current, organized, and properly filed classroom records and documentation.
- Uphold licensing, safety, and sanitation standards in the classroom through communication with administrative staff.
- Provide leadership by acting as a positive role model for assistant group leaders and fostering a professional climate for daily classroom operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- At least one year of experience in a licensed school-age program or camp setting is preferred.