After School Program Activity Leader

About the role

The Activity Leader under the direction of the Site Coordinator will develop engaging activities that are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate for middle school students. They will provide active and direct supervision to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement fun, engaging developmentally appropriate activities in areas such as common core, character development, project-based learning, STEAM, fitness and recreation, academics/enrichment.
• Immediately report and document any and all injuries or incidents using established procedures for notification to parents and administration.
• Implement and deliver After School programs.
• Maintain cleanliness in all program areas, including equipment and facility upkeep, and perform housekeeping responsibilities during the program day.
• Communicate regularly with Site Coordinator, staff, parents, and school administration regarding program activities.
• Work with collaborative partners and other providers to implement programs that reinforce program success.
• Lead and supervise fitness activities, monitor behavior, oversee curriculum activities, and perform housekeeping responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with school administrators, staff, and parents on a regular basis regarding program activities and all other stakeholders.
• Make programmatic changes based on organizational requirements and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Affordability of the position is $45 certified, $35 non-certified, and $25 for college students.
• Supports and implements human resource policies and procedures.
• Attends Site Coordinator meetings, collaboration meetings, management feedback meetings, and other required meetings and trainings.
• Supports and complies with organization and site policies and follows procedures.

Requirements

• Possess a BA/BS and 2-3 years of experience in developing and implementing enrichment programs.
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriately in a public school setting.
• Pass criminal background check and fingerprinting, pre-employment drug screening, and TB Testing.
• Strong computer skills, ability to track data and produce reports.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and classroom management skills.
• At least six months experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to create and implement fun, engaging developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of common core, character development, project based learning, STEAM, fitness and recreation, academics/enrichment.
• Immediate reporting and documentation of any and all injuries or incidents.
• Implementation and successful delivery of After School programs.
• Maintain cleanliness in all program areas; including the upkeep of the equipment and facility in an acceptable manner and the set-up and breakdown during the program day to contribute to ongoing efforts to keep the program orderly.
• Communicates with Site Coordinator, staff, parents, and school administration on a regular basis regarding program activities.
• Works with collaborative partners and other providers to implement programs that reinforce program success.
• Ability to lead and supervise fitness activities, monitor behavior, oversee curriculum activities and perform housekeeping responsibilities.
• Communicates effectively and in a professional manner with school administrators, school staff and parents on a regular basis regarding program activities and all other stakeholders.
• Ability to make programmatic changes based on organizational requirements.
• Ability to clearly convey messages regarding organizational policies, procedures and practices.
• Ability to recognize potential issues and apply established 21st CCLC procedures and problem solving methods as needed.
• Ability to observe staff and member behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply the appropriate behavior management technique, positive redirection, or corrective action as necessary in order to support positive behavior choices.
• Affords assistance in marketing of programs for growth and retention.

Skills

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending, speaking, and hearing.
• Lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff, public officials, private sector officials, parents, and community leaders.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity with others.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Knowledge of developmental needs of school age children.
• Ability to manage and supervise large groups.
• Ability to monitor payments, budget and reporting procedures as dictated at your site - including, but not limited to, income and expense, daily sign in/out requirements.