Elementary Afterschool & Enrichment Program Leader (26-27)

26-27•Madison, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses. As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more! The MSCR Afterschool Elementary Team is looking for creative, friendly, and reliable people with lots of energy and patience to create a fun and safe experience for kids during after-school time. You and another adult will be in charge of managing a classroom and leading activities for a group of up to 20 elementary students. Students are dismissed from school and check in with their group leaders until parents check them out. Paid professional development and staff training are provided. Opportunities to continue employment into summer. Come join us!

Requirements

Can keep kids interested and engaged with fun, inclusive and creative lesson plans
Reliable and stays in touch
Can adapt quickly and remain calm in serious situations
Wants to learn new skills to support our students and their experience
High school student or older

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a similar role
Tutoring
Classroom support experience
Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong
CPR, First aid
Bachelor's Degree or some college

Responsibilities

Planning and leading indoor and outdoor activities for your classroom of up to 20 students at a time
Keeping students safe and accounted for at all times using a tracking system
Helping students with math and reading skills
Following a daily schedule
Overseeing snack time
Helping students calm down when upset and re-engage
Helping problem-solve when issues arise
Supervising students on field trips, including swimming and outdoor activities
Maintaining a clean and organized classroom
Communicating with supervisor and coworkers in a professional manner
Interacting with parents as needed
Learning and practicing emergency procedures and drills
Other duties as assigned