School Aged Childcare Team Leader (Part Time)

JOB SUMMARY :

Ensure that all school-aged child care regulations and requirements at the site level are implemented. This is a part time, split shift position.

Hours are approximately 2.5 hours in the morning prior to the start of school, and approximately 3 hours after the end of the school day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Must work am and pm shifts.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children.
• Supervise and support children at site.
• Ensure that children’s needs are met with dignity and respect.
• Assist Program Manager with supervision of site staff.
• Complete all site-specific administrative duties.
• Communicate with and provide support to parents and school staff at site.
• Positively implement behavior expectations and set limits for children.
• Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with children to build trusting and positive relationships.
• Develop lesson plans, newsletter, calendar, and other written materials for site, and distribute to parents and school principal.
• Maintain documentation and other records of site activities.
• Plan and implement at least one school / community event each year.
• Interact with children individually and in small groups.
• Encourage appropriate learning, social interaction, and participation among children.
• Follow all District policies, regulations and procedures.
• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Assist program manager in meeting licensure requirements.
• Collect fees and turn into Program Manager weekly.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration, including working at other sites as necessary.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

• Successful completion of (12) college semester hours, with at least six (6) of the hours in child-related courses and passing score on the Para Pro Exam (unless 60 college hours have been earned).
• Experience with school aged children.
• Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired.
• CPR / First Aid certificate.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent human relation skills.
• Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items).
• Willing to successfully complete required ongoing training.
• Knowledge of requirements of child abuse / neglect laws.

The Northwest R-I School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Northwest R-I School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetics, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.