After-School Program Floating Lead- Glen Allen Elementary School

Henrico Education Foundation

1d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Henrico Education Foundation provides after-school enrichment to elementary-age children attending select Henrico County schools. Serving participants in the schools they attend, our program focuses on engaging and empowering children through activities that support their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. We are looking for energetic Counselors to lead a designated group of children through a variety of engaging activities while developing positive and nurturing relationships. We have part-time opportunities at Glen Allen Elementary School. A Floating Lead is responsible for a designated group of children facilitating a variety of activities while developing positive, nurturing relationships at multiple program locations.

Requirements

Degree in child related field
An early childhood certificate
Experience preferred in delivering programs in one or more of the following areas: songs/music, arts/crafts, science, math, literacy, drama, physical education.

Nice To Haves

One plus years of experience in licensed school-age program management preferred
Management experience preferred
Behavior management experience and experience training others on tactics and strategies

Responsibilities

Delivers program lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
Ability to float and support other program locations based on program needs(will have a home program location).
Engage with assigned children ensuring a high level of participation in activities
Develops appropriate relationships with children to better understand and meet the needs of individual children.
Ensures the safety of children in assigned group.
Provides assistance with homework and encourages academic progress
Provides active and attentive supervision to children, staying alert at all times.
Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains transparent, on-going communication with supervisor.
Attends Staff Meetings/daily huddles
Completes mandatory trainings
Adheres to all government (VDOE), local (HCPS), Henrico Education Foundation (handbook, supplement), and 21st C grant regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards for summer program and afterschool programs.
Adheres to the expectations outlined in the TIMELESS (Teamwork, Impression, Mission, Engagement, Leadership, Education, Safety, Students) Program Staff Training Manual.
Meet the requirements of Program Leader as detailed in the Virginia Regulations for Licensed Child Day Centers