What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Leader position at THE COMMITTEE FOR HISPANIC CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INC.?
Job Title: Group Leader
Status: Part Time/ Non-Exempt
Department: Youth Development
Schedule: M-F; 2:20pm-5:20pm
Reports to: After School Program Director
Job Summary:
The After-School Assistant Group Leader is responsible for overseeing the safety and well-being of a group of 20 school-aged participants as an assistant to the Senior Group Leader. Group Leaders must love children, be flexible and understanding, act as a positive role model and be a team player. Group Leaders are a critical part of the success of the CHCF After-School program, as they assist in providing direction, comfort, innovation and partnership between students and school community.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assures all students are safe.
- Acts as a positive adult role model.
- Reinforces and models good communication and respectful behavior.
- Assists in ensuring all participants in the group get daily snack.
- Assist in ensuring classroom/space is clean and organized.
- Assist in ensuring participants utilize homework time effectively and provide assistance when needed.
- Assists in ensuring all materials and games stay in good condition and treated with respect
- Assistant in maintaining group control.
- Assists in creating and executing age appropriate lesson plans.
- Incorporates and implements strategies learned from trainings, professional developments, curriculum and resources from the after-school library.
- Assists in creatively adapting lessons; be flexible as needed.
- Collaborates with Senior Group Leader
- Provides input and ideas to improve and expand The CHCF Advantage After-School programming
- Communicates effectively with Senior Youth Worker, Advantage Site Coordinator, Teachers, Administrations and other school and program staff
- Attends trainings and meetings when required
- Actively engages in all activities and trips when needed
- Supports the Senior Group Leader in taking daily attendance and snack count
- Assists in preparing attendance logs
- Assists in providing the following reports and plans in a timely fashion
- Lesson Plans
- Incident Reports (behavior, injury or sickness)
- Students Weekly HW and Behavior Tracker
- Anecdotal Reports
- Supplies Requests
- Special Equipment Sign In - Out Sheet
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications and Skills:
- High School Diploma
- Some college credits in early childhood, youth development, or education preferred
- Some related experience working with children is preferred
- Must love working with youth
- Must have problem solving skills
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
- Must possess strong listening skills
- Must be punctual
- Must be responsible
- Intermediate skills in technology
CHCF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
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