After School Group Leader Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Education / Teaching

After School Group Leader

Work Calendar:
Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status:
Non-Contract

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Community Education Supervisor or Designee

Starting Wage: $18.00 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/K

Benefits:
Not Eligible

Multiple Vacancies, Position Open Until Filled

Work hours may vary slightly depending on site location. Typical hours are 2:00 p.m.

- 6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 12:30 p.m.

- 6:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Job Summary

The After School Group Leader works with students in after-school programs, supervising, supporting, mentoring, monitoring, and ensuring that the district's after-school programs are implemented in a service-oriented, safe, fair, and equitable manner.

Minimum

Required Qualifications

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Utah Department of Health Food Handler's Permit or ability to obtain prior to start date

Hold or obtain CPR/First Aid Certificate

Attend Annual Health Services Training

Experience providing age-appropriate activities, safety practices and procedures, and understanding of the stages of child development

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced using data-based software

Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications

Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

College level course work

Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite skills

Experience with community programs, child development, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and concepts of learning

Experience in a community program environment supporting multiple programs and services

Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Assist students in their growth through educational, social enrichment, and recreational activities

Receive and release students directly from and to parent or designee to ensure safety and meet district requirements

Under limited supervision, plan, organize, and facilitate age-appropriate activities for recess, indoor, outdoor, quiet, and active programs

Communicate and supervise students in a positive and patient manner, being understanding of child development stages

Provide homework assistance to students in academic areas (e.g., reading, language, math, etc.) and promote good study habits

Supervise students in free time and academic settings (e.g., recess, study tables, field trips, special activities, etc.) to encourage and ensure a safe and positive educational environment

Prepare and maintain food for students in accordance with the Department of Health standards

Clean work areas (e.g., gym, computer lab, classrooms, etc.) to maintain a safe and sanitary environment

Support site coordinator with projects, lesson planning, etc. to implement site goals. Perform confidential and non-confidential record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, etc.) to ensure necessary records maintenance for the program as needed

Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary

Work with students who may have significant behavior or personal health care needs, which include feeding, toileting, etc. Training will be provided

Provide support in helping students get safely on and off the bus for field trips

Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to safety practices

Participate in special projects as assigned by the site coordinator to meet goals and objectives

Participate in trainings to gain information, build skills and ensure quality student programs

Foster a team-oriented atmosphere by working closely with own team and other departments to efficiently fulfill program responsibilities

Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders

Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds

Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required

Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Employee

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
After School Group Leader Physical Demands Form

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