After School Group Leader- 240

Position Details

Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Community Education Supervisor or Designee

Starting Wage: $ 18.00 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/K

Benefits: Not Eligible 

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Position Available: 1

Open Until Filled

Work hours may vary slightly depending on site location. Typical hours are 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Fridays.

JOB SUMMARY

The After School Group Leader works with students in after-school programs, supervising, supporting, mentoring, monitoring, and ensuring that the district’s after-school programs are implemented in a service-oriented, safe, fair, and equitable manner.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Current Utah Department of Health Food Handler’s Permit or ability to obtain prior to start date
3. Hold or obtain CPR/First Aid Certificate
4. Attend Annual Health Services Training
5. Experience providing age-appropriate activities, safety practices and procedures, and understanding of the stages of child development
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced using data-based software
7. Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications
8. Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. College level course work
2. Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite skills
3. Experience with community programs, child development, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and concepts of learning
4. Experience in a community program environment supporting multiple programs and services
5. Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist students in their growth through educational, social enrichment, and recreational activities
2. Receive and release students directly from and to parent or designee to ensure safety and meet district requirements
3. Under limited supervision, plan, organize, and facilitate age-appropriate activities for recess, indoor, outdoor, quiet, and active programs
4. Communicate and supervise students in a positive and patient manner, being understanding of child development stages
5. Provide homework assistance to students in academic areas (e.g., reading, language, math, etc.) and promote good study habits
6. Supervise students in free time and academic settings (e.g., recess, study tables, field trips, special activities, etc.) to encourage and ensure a safe and positive educational environment
7. Prepare and maintain food for students in accordance with the Department of Health standards
8. Clean work areas (e.g., gym, computer lab, classrooms, etc.) to maintain a safe and sanitary environment
9. Support site coordinator with projects, lesson planning, etc. to implement site goals. Perform confidential and non-confidential record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, etc.) to ensure necessary records maintenance for the program as needed
10. Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary
11. Work with students who may have significant behavior or personal health care needs, which include feeding, toileting, etc. Training will be provided
12. Provide support in helping students get safely on and off the bus for field trips
13. Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to safety practices
14. Participate in special projects as assigned by the site coordinator to meet goals and objectives
15. Participate in trainings to gain information, build skills and ensure quality student programs
16. Foster a team-oriented atmosphere by working closely with own team and other departments to efficiently fulfill program responsibilities
17. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
18. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
19. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
20. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
21. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: After School Group Leader Physical Demands Form

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services – Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340 ________________________________________________________________________  

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.