After School Prog Leader
The Salvation Army - Broomfield, CO
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Description Job Title: Afterschool Program Lead FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exempt (25 hrs. a week)/ Seasonal Reports to: Corps Officer Rate of Pay: $18/hour Closing Date: 9/24/2024 Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following: Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.) Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.) Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service) with at least 21 hours worked per week. OVERVIEW: The After-School Program Lead oversees and cares for approximately 25 children in a childcare environment. Child safety and personal participation are essential to the duties of this position. The After-School Program Leader facilitates after-school programming for school-aged children and assists with the daily operations of the program. This includes setting up and breaking down daily activities, facilitating games and activities, enforcing rules, maintaining state licensing standards, communicating with parents in person by phone and via email, and communicating daily responsibilities by the Program Director depending on the program's needs and the strength of the Program Leader. SPECIFICS: The specifics of this position are to assist the childcare director of the Broomfield Corps with the after-school program. In this position, you will start by training and screening to meet the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements. Meeting the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements will be completed before working with children in the after-school program. During the after-school program, you will assist the childcare director's schedule of activities, snacks, games, field trips, enforcement of rules, and supervising the school-aged children. This position will be scheduled from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is required to be a mandatory reporter. Be a positive role model for school-aged children. Maintain all state licensing standards and The Salvation Army policies and procedures. Assist the Director and additional Program Leader in planning and implementing activities. Lead a group of school-aged children with the assistance of another Program Leader, Program Aide or under the supervision of the Program Director. Facilitate activities including but not limited to group games, arts and crafts, STEM, and active play. Take attendance of children before and after each transition. Implement program rules and discipline strategies. Encourage good behavior. Monitor and manage participant behavior during travel and in public while on field trips. Maintain an environment where all children feel safe. Fill out incident, behavior, notice or concern, and such reports as needed. Assist with participant drop off and pick up by checking the participant pick up list and verifying parent/guardian identification. Maintain confidentiality of all participant files. Communicate with parents/guardians. They include but are not limited to providing information about plans for the following day, informing about any injuries or behavior issues, answering questions or concerns, and giving insight into their child's day. Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up. Perform set up and clean up for the day. We are including but not limited to sweeping, cleaning tables and chairs, putting away activity supplies, cleaning toys, taking out trash, and cleaning bathrooms. Report all issues or concerns to the Program Director. Performs other duties as required. GENERAL The incumbent must be - Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and can motivate others. Mature and able to work with key employees and supervisory staff, working under minimum supervision. Able to take initiative. Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Capable of maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality Detail-oriented, accurate, and precise, and maintain accurate filing systems. Capable of handling and controlling multiple projects Demonstrate a strong 'team player' attitude and a passion for those served. QUALIFICATIONS Able to type at least 45 wpm and use other office equipment. Computer proficient, effective in the use and implementation of Microsoft Office, which includes Word and Excel Excellent written and communication skills in English (Spanish is also desirable), including spelling and grammar skills. Ability to maintain a cheerful attitude under periods of stress and in helping 'negative' people. Willingness to work as a 'team player' in the staff environment. A desire to work in partnership with staff in an upbeat manner for the good of the whole office. Well-organized, self-motivated, capable of organizing and completing duties with minimal supervision. Knowledge of The Salvation Army practices and organization desirable. Must be at least 21 years of age with a Colorado driver's license and the ability to be insured to drive a Salvation Army 15-passenger van. Must have three months (460 hours) of satisfactory full-time or equivalent part-time experience and verifiable experience working with school-aged children (5-12 years old). Must be willing and able to pass required background checks, criminal history checks, child abuse and neglect checks, and sex offender registry checks. Prefer Child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English. Bilingual Spanish and English preferred. Strong preference for those who can swim and who are comfortable assisting children who are non-swimmers in the water. Must be willing and able to complete state licensing and The Salvation Army training. Must be willing to complete medication administration training and be designated to administer medications to children, such as epi-pens, inhalers, or other prescribed medications. Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most distinguished human services charitable organizations. EQUIPMENT USED PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer Miscellaneous office equipment includes but is not limited to staplers, three-hole punches, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to maneuver. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer. Ability to lift to 35 lbs. (usually file and food boxes) Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the position's essential duties with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the position's physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation is reasonable and undue hardships will not result. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Created: 2024-10-03