Qualifications:

    

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older

       Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working with school-age children
• Proven ability to work effectively with a team
• Demonstrate written and oral skills
• Maintain high energy level
• Stand for extended period of time
• Lift 25 lbs.
• Tolerate outside weather conditions
• Hold current certificates in CPR and first aid or gain certification within 30 days from date of hire 

      Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

1. Ensure student safety at all times.
2. Create and maintain a positive learning environment.
3. Instruct/lead students during all lessons, activities, and games.
4. Prepare for lessons and activities prior to student arrival; store materials at the end of each day.
5. Assist the site manager with lesson planning.
6. Assist children in maintaining the standards of behavior set by the program by using non-punitive disciplinary methods and positive reinforcement strategies.
7. Communicate effectively with students, parents, and co-workers.
8. Keep daily attendance and report any absences immediately to the site manager. Maintain accurate daily attendance forms.
9. Work effectively in a team setting.
10. Actively participate in team meetings with the site manager and fellow group leaders.
11. Attend staff meetings and professional development/training as required by the Director of Community Education.
12. Know all campus emergency procedures.
13. Know the procedures for medical emergencies.
14. Complete and submit daily/weekly reports to the site manager.
15. Maintain professional conduct at all times. 

 

The information above describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.