Child Care Program Leader

Your Role Will Include

• Being solely responsible for leading a group of up to 15 students, and/or jointly responsible for leading larger groups in conjunction with other Discovery Club staff.
• Creating weekly lesson plans that support the learning and development of all students.
• Providing appropriate behavior guidance for their group of students and taking appropriate disciplinary action as needed.
• Developing long-term supportive relationships with Discovery Club participants; assisting students in developing homework skills.
• Teaching and modeling social skills, personal responsibility, problem-solving, respect, and related skills.
• Carrying out appropriate health and safety procedures and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience:
• Associate’s degree or vocational certification in child development or a related field + 1,040 hours supervised work experience with children.
• Two years of full-time post-secondary education or equivalent + 1,040 hours supervised work experience with children.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field + 1,040 hours supervised work experience with children.
• Bachelor’s degree with an elementary teaching license or completed student teaching for relevant age groups.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Understanding of child development and health/safety procedures.
• First Aid/CPR certification (preferred, or required within three months of hire).

Salary and Benefits

• $23.24 – $33.32 per hour.
• 12-month position, Full-time, split shift school year, straight shift summer.

Location & Shift Times

• Expo/Adams - 32.5 hrs/week. 7:30 am-9:30 am Adams and 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Expo
• Open Elementary Location.
• 7:00 am - 9:15 am, 12:45 pm - 6 pm, Monday - Friday.