After-School Program Floating Lead

Henrico Education Foundation•Henrico, VA

4d•$19 - $21•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age.
Fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent.
Degree in child related field OR An early childhood certificate OR 6 months of licensed childcare program experience (after-school counselor, camp counselor, Instructional Assistant, preschool etc).
Dependable
Team player
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Job knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred in delivering programs in one or more of the following areas: songs/music, arts/crafts, science, math, literacy, drama, physical education.
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.