Substitute - Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District • Rock Ridge Elementary, NC

3d

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in various programs and unstructured activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must have completed at least one of the following qualifications: at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more unrelated children over the age of four; or a current early childhood professional credential level I or higher in version 3.0, as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet.

The role requires occasional lifting of five to fifty pounds and frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children.
• Must meet at least one qualification: at least three months (455 hours) of verified experience caring for and supervising four or more unrelated children over age four; or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential level I or higher in version 3.0, as determined by the Department.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Universal Precautions Training from OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Ensure children's safety by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
• Use positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.
• Plan and implement program activities that give children opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, experience self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.
• Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.
• Support the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in programs and unstructured activities.
• Develop and promote good community relations among community members and school clientele.

Benefits

• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plans.
• Paid sick time.

What This Job Offers

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