Assistant Group Supervisor – Darby 19023

Primary Functions

• Supervise children in the OST Program.
• Assist with the implementation of daily program activities in the OST Program.
• Implement and track structure activity projects.
• Provide academic assistance for children and youth in OST Program.
• Champion the ECS Path to Prosperity model (adapted from EMPath’s Mobility Mentoring Model®) throughout all of ECS by providing peer coaching, team support and Prosperity Model coaching as part of participant services.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two years/2500 hours of experience with children OR
• A high school diploma, 15 credit hours from an accredited college in education or human services field and one year experience with children OR
• A high school diploma and 30 credit hours from an accredited college in education or human services field.

All OST Employees are required to have or acquire PA related background clearances prior to beginning work.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Classroom and behavioral management skills.

In-depth knowledge of and experience working with children and youth.

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule (e.g. able to work half days, professional development, and attend agency meetings).

Ability to relate and work with culturally diverse children and families in a helpful and non-judgmental manner.

Requires excellent relationship building and critical thinking skills.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and implement activities for children and youth contributing to improved self-esteem, school performance, and daily functioning in the family, school, and community.
• Engage OST Middle School youth in formal and informal instruction with academic and enrichment activities.
• Be knowledgeable of mandated reporter regulations, trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques and crisis management (conflict resolution).
• Assist with meals and snacks.
• Maintain OST Program in a clean and safe manner.
• Maintain participant and staff confidentiality.
• Assist Coordinator in retrieving and managing program supplies.

Starting Rate and Benefits

• Starting rate of $18.54 per hour, hiring and quarterly bonuses, transportation/cellphone subsidy;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• tuition reimbursement;
• student loan forgiveness;
• adoption assistance;
• first time home owner assistance;
• and ability to accrue sick leave.

ECS OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

• Park Lane Elementary, 1300 Park Lane Darby, PA 19023