Summer LOOP Activity Leader

Summer Loop Activity Leader

The Activity Leader will assist the Site Coordinator in the planning, developing, and implementing of classroom activities for after school programs at local schools. This position requires face-to-face leadership in this program and may involve early morning responsibilities.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in developing and leading daily lesson plans.
• Participate and assist in daily classroom activities.
• Provide weekly lesson plans to the Site Coordinator.
• Provide each participant's parent with information on individual activities daily. Prepare materials for daily activities.
• Maintain records of attendance, arrival times, and departure times.
• Always maintain supervision of scholars.
• Attend all meetings, trainings and program planning sessions scheduled and/or specified by the Office of Extended Learning (OEL).
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Enforces all rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Uses positive behavior interventions supports/SEL methods; recommend or initiate other measures to correct behavior.

Please Note:

All GRPS LOOP sites are licensed by the State of Michigan and operate under all guidelines and policies as outlined in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers Manual.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-year childcare or youth-related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior to working with students in a structured program setting, must complete LARA (PA116) mandated requirements:
• Comprehensive Childcare Background Check (CCBC) including fingerprinting by LARA approved agencies.
• Obtain CCBC eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility.
• Complete Mi Registry Health and Safety Online Course 1 and Health and Safety Online Course 2.
• Obtain First Aid Certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by LARA approved agencies; submit ARC/AHA certificate/card to Office of Extended Learning upon completion.
• Negative TB Test: verification of TB status is required.
• Valid state issued .
• Fingerprinting required by hiring agency.
• Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry Check.
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
• Ability and desire to work with elementary and/or middle school children.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong collaborative and team-building skills; ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to coordinate volunteer and program-delivery efforts.
• Human relations skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of students, parents, administrators, teachers, volunteers, and community members.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of youth development (developmental assets).
• Good computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheet software, etc.
• Reliable transportation.

ADA Requirements:

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

Physical Demands:

Stands and/or walks during most of the working day. Turns, stoops, climbs, bends, pushes, pulls, reaches for and carries materials and equipment in the performance of tasks. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Must be able to work outside for extended periods (up to the entire eight-hour shift) in all weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Mental Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing in the English language, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination:

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

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