Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in “child related field”, e.g., Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary Education, Physical Education and Recreation, Child/Youth Development, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work or Human Services preferred.

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Plan, prepare and lead program participants in after-school and weekend programs consisting of academic, enrichment, remediation, recreational and fine art components.
• Design, plan and facilitate activities with groups of 20+ children or adults.
• Provide lesson plans when requested.
• Promote positive, collaborative relationships with the student's family that is linked to learning.
• Initiate positive two-way communication that equips families with strategies to support their child’s learning. Request needed supplies, materials, and support in advance from the site coordinator.
• Collect and set up equipment needed (i.e., scissors, paper, pencils from site coordinator) prior to the beginning of class.
• Supervise all participants to ensure a safe and organized program.
• Handle discipline issues and follow discipline policies and procedures.
• Assist with the planning and facilitation of special projects and events.
• Attend all meetings, unless prior approval is obtained from the supervisor.
• Keep up-to-date records of participants and activities; time and other required paperwork.
• Clean up assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be a steward of public funds.

Schedule

This position should be approximately 17-25 hours per week during the school year. Hours may expand during intersession periods and summer break. Contact the Office of Talent Management for guidance to ensure that additional hours are accepted by the payroll system.