Stepping Stones Program Leader

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The Davenport Community School Districtisan EEO/AA employer.

Therateofpayforthispositionis $17.48hr

Duties&Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position ,Major Responsibilities,Summaryof Key Duties ,Definition)

Provide leadership and supervision to school based after school programs within the Davenport Community School District Individual performs work of routine and moderate difficulty in recreation programs, and performsrelatedworkasrequired.

Theaveragenumberofweeklyhoursisupto
15hoursperweekatvarious locations throughout Davenport. Employee reports directly to Out of School Time Administrative Staff.

• Plansandsupervisesallactivitiesduringthe Stepping Stones program .
• Musthave1yearofexperienceworkingwithinaschoolsettingordaycaresetting.
• Musthavesupervisoryexperience.
• Supervises direct-serviceprogramassistants,certified instructors,communityagencyrepresentativeswithin program activities and America Reads Program volunteers.
• Engageswithstudentsinlargeandsmallgroups,modelinggoodsocialskillsandfacilitatinghealthy relationships.
• Facilitatesbehavioralinterventionsaccordingto Stepping Stones philosophy ,policiesandprocedures,as needed and appropriate.
• Buildrelationshipswithschooldaypersonneltoensuresmoothprogramoperations
• Communicatesinapositiveandprofessionalmannerwithother Stepping Stonesstaffmembers ,students, families, and the public.
• Providesdirectsupervisionofstudentsatalltimes,ensuringhealthandsafetybothinandoutsidethe school building.
• Preparesandfacilitiesstudentacademicactivities,supportinggoodworkhabits,criticalthinkingskills,and positive attitudes about learning.
• Participatesinthepreparation,facilitationandclean-upofactivities,includingthemaintenanceof
  
  Stepping Stones materials and program space.
• Preparesandprovidesinformationfor Stepping Stones staff ,schoolbuildingstaff,and families.
• Keeps detailed records and reports of activities at the Stepping Stones site, including chose for snack, attendance,student behavior,accidents,staffworkrecords,student files,andallotherrequiredpaperwork per DHS licensure requirements.
• Othersimilarduties,as requested
• Required
  12hoursofongoingprofessionaldevelopmenteachacademicyear
• Musthavethefollowingwithin
  60daysofemployment:
  
  DHSChild Care Assistance ,Mandatory Reporter Training, CPR/First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements of Position :

• Abletowalkupanddownstairs
• Walkandcarrymaterialsupanddownstep
• Standandwalkforextendedperiodsoftime
• Bend,squatandkneel

(Personal Qualities,Education,Skills Needed,Experience,Etc.)

• Experiencewithdistrictandareafamilyresourceprovidersand Family Resources preferred .
• Punctualandconsistentattendancerecord
• Abilitytoworkcollaborativelywithstaff
• Experienceincreatingandmaintainingpositivelearningenvironmentsandcontributingtoapositiveclimateand culture
• Positiveattitudeandabilitytobeflexible.
• Patient,compassionateandawillingnesstoworkwithadiversepopulation.