Position Summary
Under general supervision, helps coordinate, monitor, and facilitate implementation of academic, enrichment and recreational lessons and/or activities for the after-school academic preparation program.
Essential Functions:
- Provides a positive learning environment and experience for children, parents, and staff.
- Implements aligned school day curriculum within the established guidelines to ensure all children are achieving school day success.
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
- Provides appropriate lessons aligned with the school day curriculum.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Maintains program site and equipment.
- Responsible for classroom cleanliness, preparation, and presentation.
- Collects data for daily reports and maintains attendance/program records.
- Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance.
- Role model to both children and staff.
- Responsible for the safety and risk management of all students.
- Makes sound decisions in alignment with CIS-ACE policies and state standards.
- Adheres to policies related to boundaries with each child.
- Ensures rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitors high-risk locations (bathrooms), etc.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Six months previous experience working with children in a school age setting preferred.
- At least 18 years of age.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse Prevention training will be provided and required.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program lessons/activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations.