Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Program Leader

About the role

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

Essential Duties

• Assisting the afterschool director with the development and coordination of a calendar for program activities and events designed to complement student learning and enrichment.
• Assisting in planning and conducting an orientation program for parents and students to assure all parties and participants understanding program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Acting as a liaison between parents, staff, and school personnel and assisting in conferring with parents regarding student performance and behavior as necessary.
• Assisting in maintaining program standards of student behavior to achieve effective participation in activities without interfering with the natural, informal atmosphere of the Program; assisting in resolving student disputes; referring serious discipline problems to program supervisors.
• Interacting with children in a friendly and supportive manner to help them improve self-esteem and social skills with their peers; answering student questions; providing proper examples; and providing emotional support as well as general guidance.
• Demonstrating and assisting students with art projects and overseeing students in physical activities, including but not limited to, basketball, kickball, softball, dodgeball, running etc.
• Performing routine first aid, enforcing and ensuring health and safety rules are observed, and preforming First Aid and CPR in emergency situations according to established procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and organized environment for students and demonstrating and involving students in cleaning and organizing the program activities area before, during, and after use.
• Performing clerical duties in support of program activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating, and filing materials; logging and recording information; creating and maintaining records and files; answering telephones, scheduling activities, and assisting with enrolling students.
• Operating a variety of supplies and equipment, including athletic equipment, arts and crafts equipment, and office equipment.
• Assisting in accounting procedures for budgeting and expenditures and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Collaborating to develop and implement a public relations agenda to promote student enrollment and communicating the program objectives and activities.
• Participating in regular staff meetings and assisting with in-service training on an as-needed basis.

Public Speaking Duties

• Leading and/or facilitating educational programs for 10 to 25 students.
• Interacting with groups of students with patience, tact, and diplomacy.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• High School Diploma or GED AND One year of experience working in an organized camp, afterschool, daycare, or similar setting with school-aged children.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Driver’s license.
• CPR and First Aid certifications (required within first 90 days of employment).