Explore Program Leader - Standard School District : Job Details

Position Type: Explore After-school Program/Explore Program LeaderDate Posted: 11/3/2023Location: Education Services Center Starting Hourly Rate: $19.44 Part Time Hours: 20 Hours Per Week Monday - Friday Description The Program Leader plans, teaches, implements, supervise and evaluate activities provided within a specific program area, such as Education, Special Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education. Assigned to an After School Expanded Learning Program within Standard School District. Examples of Duties DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties: Prepare youth for success:

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development - promote and stimulate program participation; assist in recruiting new members; provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Afterschool Program staff meeting

Program Development and Implementation

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Program staff (professional and volunteer), program members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with schools, members' parents and others to assist in publicizing the After School Program and resolving problems within program.

Plan, implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors.

Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety, quality in programs and appearance of the After School Program at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.

Create and submit daily lesson plans to Site Coordinator.

Additional Responsibilities:

May participate in special programs, trainings, and/or events

Assume other duties as assigned.

Relationships:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Program staff (professional and volunteer), program members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with schools, members' parents and others to assist in publicizing the After School Program and resolving problems within program.

Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED; experience in working with children; and must have 48 college units or have a paraprofessional certification, or, the ability to pass the paraprofessional test that we provide. Knowledge of: Youth development. Ability to: Motivate youth and manage behavior problems; deal tactfully with employees, participants and the general public; create lesson plans, teaching and implementation of quality programs for youth; assist with organization and supervision of members in a safe environment at all times; and pass mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications. Ability to be sensitive, mature, and relate well to both children and adults; develop and maintain effective working relationships; communicate and follow instructions, both orally and in writing with participants, coworkers, District and school staff, management, and the public; lead participant activities; exercise sound judgment within District policy and maintain confidential information; comprehend, prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports; and accommodate a flexible work schedule, evenings and weekends when needed. Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions; can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to correction and feedback from a supervisor. Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work activities are performed in both indoor and outdoor school environments (dependent on specific activity). Required to talk in a clear voice and be able to hear well. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle, manipulate or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, run, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee must be able to lift a minimum of 15lbs. The qualification requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job. Physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attachment(s):

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