After-School Program Floating Lead

Job Summary

A Floating Lead is responsible for a designated group of children facilitating a variety of activities while developing positive, nurturing relationships at multiple program locations.

Essential Functions

• Delivers program lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants
• Engage with assigned children ensuring a high level of participation in activities
• Develops appropriate relationships with children to better understand and meet the needs of individual children
• Ensures the safety of children in assigned group
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children
• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others
• Maintains transparent, on-going communication with supervisor

Requirements

• Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet ONE of the following:
• Degree in child related field
• An early childhood certificate
• 6 months of licensed childcare program experience (after-school counselor, camp counselor, Instructional Assistant, preschool etc)
• Experience preferred in delivering programs in one or more of the following areas: songs/music, arts/crafts, science, math, literacy, drama, physical education
• One plus years of experience in licensed school-age program management preferred
• Management experience preferred
• Behavior management experience and experience training others on tactics and strategies
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Dependable
• Team player
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills

Job Knowledge

• Work Environment and Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to plan, organize, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings
• Ability to travel to multiple program locations
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

Benefits

• Hourly rate is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
• This position is a part-time position working approximately 20 - 25 hours per week
• Monday through Friday work schedule, no weekends
• Free participation in HEF Programs for your family
• Together we can ignite a brighter future!