Before & After School Program - Enrichment Leader

Ankeny Community School District•Ankeny, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Before & After School Program – Enrichment Leader is to ensure the physical, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students are met in the out-of-school setting. They engage students by implementing high-quality, hands-on enrichment programming and creating a nurturing environment where every student feels safe, valued, and engaged.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, understand, and effectively implement engaging lesson plans.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students and staff.
Ability to demonstrate patience and flexibility.
Ability to take direction and a willingness to collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to implement procedures and support daily operations.
Must demonstrate reliable attendance.
Obtain and maintain required certifications, including adult and child CPR and First Aid.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising and engaging groups of school-age students in structured activities, preferred.
Certified teacher or degreed professional or minimum two years college experience
Minimum 2 years classroom/relevant experience working with school-age youth

Responsibilities

Ensure the physical, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students are met in the out-of-school setting.
Engage students by implementing high-quality, hands-on enrichment programming.
Create a nurturing environment where every student feels safe, valued, and engaged.
Attend Required Professional Development: Staff Orientation and Training – as scheduled.
Attend additional youth development and other professional development, as required.
Attend site team meetings as scheduled, potentially outside of regular program hours.
Read, understand, and effectively implement hands-on lesson plans.
Engage students of multiple ages in hands-on activities, adapting instructional materials as needed to meet diverse learning needs.
Supervise and effectively manage classrooms of students.
Teach expectations, model positive behavior, and apply de-escalation and conflict-resolution strategies as needed.
Implement behavior intervention plans and support enrichment assistants in their implementation, as directed by the site leader.
Assist the site leader in monitoring student progress and provide feedback on student engagement and behavior.
Actively engage with students and families to establish a safe, positive, engaging environment.
Supervise and actively monitor students in various settings, including classrooms and non-classrooms, such as cafeterias, hallways, gyms, playgrounds, buses, during arrival and dismissal, and on field trips.
Demonstrate responsible use of program resources by ensuring appropriate materials are available, properly put away, and that activity areas are cleaned and organized after use.
Present a positive, professional image of the Before & After School Program while providing exemplary customer care and following the Before & After School Program Standards of Service.
Collaborate with site leaders and other Before & After School Program staff to meet the needs of all students.
Maintain confidentiality and follow legal and ethical standards related to student support.
Obtain and maintain required certifications, including adult and child CPR and First Aid, and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure compliance with Iowa Department of Health & Human Services minimum standards.
Adhere to safety protocols and policies established by Ankeny Community School District and the Before & After School Program, as well as the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services licensing minimum standards to ensure the safety of oneself and others.
Support District goals and objectives while adhering to all District policies, contributing to the overall success of the school community.
Perform additional duties as assigned.