Before School Recreation Leader

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

6d•$16

About The Position

The program staff shall consist of highly-trained individuals who are able to deal with the everyday needs and interests of young children and, at the same time, provide a close relationship in the areas of understanding, motivation, and self-discipline in a group setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience working with elementary school youth in a recreational setting
College coursework in Recreation, K-12 Education, Early Childhood, Physical Education, or related field
Credential in School-Age & Youth Development or Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

Provide close supervision at all times, creating a safe environment.
Maintain discipline and enforce rules using appropriate methods.
Plan and lead various daily activities contributing to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development.
Submit activity plans and supply lists in advance to the Site Coordinator on a scheduled basis.
Clean activity areas and put away all materials after each activity.
Complete daily reports thoroughly and submit these to the Site Coordinator at the end of each day.
Notify the Site Coordinator immediately if a child is ill, injured, or missing.
Attend all Site staff meetings, trainings, and special events.
Maintain a positive relationship with children, staff, and parents.
Participate in activities leading to professional growth in school-age child care.
Be responsible for the inventory and organization of assigned program areas.
Be familiar with all participants and their families and cognizant of any other individuals to provide a secure environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.