After-school and summer school age worker

got kidz Child care • Belvidere, IL

12d

About The Position

Introduction: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled After-school and Summer Camp worker to join our team and provide high-quality care and lots of fun to school-aged children. The School-aged worker will be responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans, supervising and interacting with children, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work collaboratively with other team members.

Requirements

• Thirty semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university with six semester hours (or nine quarter hours) related to school-age child care, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields; or Both of the following: A) 1560 clock hours of experience in a recreational program or licensed day care center serving school-age children or a license exempt school-age child care program operated by a public or private school; and B) Six semester hours (or nine quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university related to school-age child care, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields; or Both of the following: A) A high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED); and B) 3120 clock hours of experience in a recreational program, kindergarten, or licensed day care center serving school-age children or a license exempt school-age child care program operated by a public or private school; or Gateways to Opportunity Credentials (41) A) The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Credential Level 3 or higher; or B) The School-Age & Youth Development (SAYD) Credential Level 3 or higher.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume workload
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that are age-appropriate and align with state and national standards
• Supervise and interact with children, including conducting individual and group activities, reading stories, and facilitating play
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment, including enforcing rules and policies and addressing any behavioral issues
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children's progress and development
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure continuity of care and services
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Positive and supportive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED