After School Group Leader

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

5d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Group Leader works with students in after school programs, supervising, supporting, mentoring, monitoring, and ensuring that the district’s after school programs are implemented in a service-oriented, safe, fair, and equitable manner.

Requirements

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Utah Department of Health Food Handler’s Permit or ability to obtain prior to start date
Hold or obtain CPR/First Aid Certificate
Experience providing age-appropriate activities, safety practices and procedures, and understanding of the stages of child development
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced using data-based software
Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications
Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

Nice To Haves

College level course work
Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite skills
Experience with community programs, child development, Individual Education Plans, and concepts of learning
Experience in a community program environment supporting multiple programs and services
Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Responsibilities

Assist students in their growth through educational, social enrichment, and recreational activities
Receive and release students directly from and to parent or designee to ensure safety and meet district requirements
Under limited supervision, plan, organize, and facilitate age-appropriate activities for recess, indoor, outdoor, quiet, and active programs
Communicate and supervise students in a positive and patient manner, being understanding of child development stages
Provide homework assistance to students in academic areas (e.g., reading, language, math, etc.) and promote good study habits
Supervise students in free time and academic settings (e.g., recess, study tables, field trips, special activities, etc.) to encourage and ensure a safe and positive educational environment
Prepare and maintain food for students in accordance with the Department of Health standards
Clean work areas (e.g., gym, computer lab, classrooms, etc.) to maintain a safe and sanitary environment
Support site coordinator with projects, lesson planning, etc. to implement site goals.
Perform confidential and non-confidential record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, etc.) to ensure necessary records maintenance for the program as needed
Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary
Participate in special projects as assigned by the site coordinator to meet goals and objectives
Participate in trainings to gain information, build skills and ensure quality student programs
Foster a team-oriented atmosphere by working closely with own team and other departments to efficiently fulfill program responsibilities
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit