KIDS:PLUS Group Leader - 998

Cabarrus County School District • Concord, NC

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About The Position

Provides supervised enrichment education and recreational activities suitable for school-age children in a licensed childcare center

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Holds an NC Dept. of Health and Human Services – Child Care Criminal Background Check and Qualification letter (renew prior to expiration)
• Completion of and satisfactory performance in the six-month training period
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date (renew prior to expiration; every 2 years)
• Basic School-Age Care Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date
• Program Coordinator certified per North Carolina Division of Child Development Early Education (NCDCDEE) or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire by successful completion of NC Early Childhood Credentials (EDU119)
• Maintain Health & Safety Training and required number of yearly on-going training hours, as required by the NCDCDEE
• Demonstrate a pleasant disposition, patience, flexibility, and genuine love for children
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability regarding attendance
• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in early childhood education and childcare.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to accept and follow direction of the Site
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Must be a self-starter and a team player.
• Ability to maintain files and information to compile reports.
• Ability to operate standard program, classroom and instructional equipment and related hardware and software.
• Ability to learn specialized software related to business need.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Opens and prepares the center for daily activities and programs
• Responsible for the visual supervision of and the interaction with specific groups of children
• Contributes to an environment that ensures the physical safety of all children
• Contributes to an environment that meets the developmental needs of children at various ages
• Contributes to an environment that accommodates the individual needs of children for rest, relaxation, physical activity, social interaction and/or study
• Responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of weekly activity plans
• Facilitates communication between the site and parents
• Leads group time, discussions and activities
• Maintains compliance with all child care rules, regulations in addition to all CCS and KIDS:PLUS policies and procedures
• Serves as program coordinator in the absence of the Site Coordinator

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED