After School Program (EDEP) Site Facilitator - Broadus Wood Elementary - 2026-27 School Year
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About the role
Facilitates a high-quality extended day enrichment program for Broadus Wood Elementary.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a safe environment:
- Takes all necessary steps and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, facility, and equipment.
- Is knowledgeable of students’ special needs, including allergies, medications, medical history, and limitations.
- Provides first aid as needed.
- Completes Student Accident Report and submits to Department of Fiscal Services.
- Completes First Report of Accident and submits to Human Resources within 24 hours of notification.
- Maintains a clean work area.
- Develops and maintains a physical environment conducive to effective learning.
- Is aware of students’ whereabouts at all times.
- Coordinates emergency drills with school staff.
- Oversees daily operation of the program:
- Sets goals and develops plans of action with input/guidance from EDEP Supervisor and Coordinator approval.
- Adapts/revises program to meet changing needs of staff, students, or work environment.
- May function as Program Director for the site.
- Maintains accurate inventory of materials, supplies, and resources.
- Prioritizes purchases.
- Maintains the student-to-teacher ratio; hires substitute staff as necessary.
- Supervises and evaluates staff:
- Addresses employee performance issues.
- Coordinates staff meetings.
- Completes evaluations and probationary reviews in a timely manner with input from EDEP Supervisor.
- Assesses staff training needs and coordinates mentoring/training of staff with EDEP supervisor.
- Completes requisite forms (leave reports, payroll reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
- Establishes and maintains high standards of behavior for staff and students:
- Oversees behavior management system consistent with the school’s philosophy.
- Handles severe student behavior problems.
- Models high standards of behavior.
- Expects staff and students to set and maintain high standards of behavior.
- Is familiar with different types/philosophies of behavior management.
- Maintains accurate attendance records and knowledge of EDEP database:
- Meets students at designated time and location.
- Informs school staff of any discrepancies in attendance.
- Develops and implements “Missing Child” procedures.
- Inputs attendance into EDEP database daily.
- Maintains updated student attendance information in the database.
- Provides instructional leadership:
- Guides staff in the development of themes and lesson planning.
- Provides a multicultural, integrated curriculum including arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, math, science, social studies, language arts, and physical education.
- Ensures lesson plans are age-appropriate, hands-on, and experiential.
- Ensures a variety of enrichment opportunities is consistently provided.
- Collects lesson plans and submits materials requests a minimum of two weeks in advance.
- Accesses a variety of resources to select appropriate materials (including multimedia) to motivate children.
- Gathers and prepares necessary materials prior to the arrival of students.
- Makes reasonable accommodations to include students with special needs.
- Develops lesson plans aligned with the Standards of Learning.
- Attends administrative meetings as scheduled:
- Attends monthly meetings with EDEP Supervisor.
- Attends additional meetings as scheduled.
- Provides care for students and participates in all EDEP programs as assigned (student holiday, spring break, and inclement weather).
- Oversees the distribution of snacks:
- Maintains accurate inventory of snacks and submits to supervisor weekly.
- Facilitates snack storage.
- Coordinates activities and special events with EDEP and school staff:
- Coordinates schedule with school staff.
- Plans field trips, speakers, and extracurricular activities with input from EDEP Supervisor and/or Coordinator.
- Collects registration/permission forms and fees for field trips, supplemental classes, etc.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships with EDEP staff and school staff:
- Maintains open lines of communication with EDEP staff and all school staff, including cafeteria staff, secretaries, custodial staff, principals, teachers, and teacher assistants.
- Handles all injuries, property damage, and severe behavior problems on the day of occurrence and reports to school staff and EDEP Supervisor as needed.
- Attends school faculty/staff meetings.
- Exhibits positive public relations:
- Establishes and maintains cooperative, professional relationships with parents/guardians.
- Prepares bulletin boards, newsletters, and displays.
- Dresses appropriately.
- Upholds EDEP, Albemarle County, and school rules, policies, and procedures.
- Enforces EDEP policies:
- Distributes overdue notices/suspension letters.
- Enforces suspensions.
- Posts reminders of payment due dates.
- Oversees student pick-up/sign-out procedures.
- Attends required and assigned training sessions:
- Receives First Aid and CPR certification.
- Attends assigned staff development.
- Exhibits dependable work habits:
- Arrives to work promptly.
- Requests personal leave in accordance with policy guidelines.
- Informs Supervisor of absence due to illness by 10:00 AM on the day of absence.
- Performs related duties as assigned by administration in accordance with school/county policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Basic First Aid and CPR certified.
- Knowledge of child development and stages of growth.
- Lesson planning ability.
- Word processing and database skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Behavior management skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education or experience equivalent to a baccalaureate degree.
- At least one year of additional experience in a supervisory capacity plus one year of programming experience.
- Training in Basic First Aid.
Schedule
- Part-time, 76% FTE (5.5 hours/day).
- 10 months/year.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off.
- Wellness program.
- Discounts on gym memberships.
Work Environment
Duties performed typically in school settings, including the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas, and other assigned spaces. Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 80 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips. Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Lifting and movement of boxes containing food and drink or snacks may be required. Daily personal and close contact with children, ASEP staff members, and other school staff is required to provide an effective learning environment. Regular contact with staff members and parents; occasional contact with medical professionals.