What are the responsibilities and job description for the TK - 6th Grade Activity Leader - Afterschool 2:15pm -6pm M-F position at Saugus Union School District?
Purpose Statement
The job of Activity Leader (Child Development Program) is done for the purpose/s of providing supervision and care for children in the before and after school program.
This job reports to the Assistant Site Supervisor/Site Supervisor.
Essential Functions
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the job classification.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety of children while establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Supervises children at play, directs play activities and develops play activities/materials as required
- Maintains supervision by giving full undivided attention to the students; keeping appropriate ratios (1 to 10 ratio for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students, 1 to 20 for 1st through 6th grade students for before/after school program) while physically moving throughout the area and being aware of the location of the students at all times; demonstrating group management skills including but not limited to setting boundaries, enforcing rules, transitional activities, and other techniques
- Assists in the preparation of materials and activities as well as other duties as defined by the Site Supervisor/Assistant Site Supervisor
- Assists with plans, organization, and implementation of age-appropriate activities that meet the individual needs and the developmental needs of the children
- Promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children while treating them with dignity and respect; utilizing a patient, sensible and respectful tone and demeanor
- Assists children in learning to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and others
- Promotes and maintains good communication, rapport and working relationships with other staff members, including school site personnel and immediate supervisors
- Keeps materials, equipment and the general room environment neat, safe and clean
- Models good stewardship for school facilities, playground equipment, and program supplies
- Communicates concerns and issues regarding individual students to Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Supervisor
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- Prevents injuries and handles emergencies, accidents, and injuries appropriately when they occur
- Performs First Aid and CPR as necessary
- Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings and staff development
- Demonstrates dependability by arriving on time and being ready to work at the scheduled shift
- Accepts field trip responsibility when assigned
- Adheres to Board approved Dress Code
- Adheres to district and site policies and procedures as directed by immediate supervisor
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.18 per hour
Expected hours: 18.75 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18