What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Group Leader position at Town of Amherst?
AMHERST After School Group Leader/Counselor As a team leader for the
After-School Program, the Group Leader/Counselor provides after-school
day care educational and recreational experiences for children and
guides and directs activities. MAJOR DUTIES: Designs, plans, implements,
and leads a wide range of educational and recreational activities for
small groups of children and for the entire After-School Program;
Manages children\'s activities, issues instruction, provides direction,
monitors activities, and provides guidance. Works with collaboratively
with other staff to establish and maintain positive atmosphere for
Program participants. Assists the Site Coordinator in the maintenance of
participant attendance record; Completes accident reports, incident
reports, and evaluations; Submits reports and evaluations to the Site
Coordinator in a timely manner. Assists in conducting inventory of
supplies, materials, and equipment. Makes regular contacts with public
school employees, other agencies, parents, staff, supervision, other
instructors, and children, where most contacts involve an exchange of
information, and instruction. Models and implements philosophy of
department. Performs similar or related work as required. The duties
listed above 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 similar,
related or a logical assignment to the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Degree or equivalent PLUS one to three years of demonstrated
experience leading, guiding, and planning children\'s educational and
recreational activities; OR any equivalent combination of related
education and experience. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must have
First Aid and CPR certifications or the ability to acquire
certifications within three months of hire. Must be able to successfully
pass CORI and SORI screens and SAFIS fingerprinting. Continued
employment is contingent upon completion of Child Abuse Prevention,
Safety, and other trainings as required by the local town or state.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate\'s Degree in Early Childhood
Education. Experience in creating educational and recreational
curricula. Knowledgeable about child development, motivational, and
child psychology techniques.
After-School Program, the Group Leader/Counselor provides after-school
day care educational and recreational experiences for children and
guides and directs activities. MAJOR DUTIES: Designs, plans, implements,
and leads a wide range of educational and recreational activities for
small groups of children and for the entire After-School Program;
Manages children\'s activities, issues instruction, provides direction,
monitors activities, and provides guidance. Works with collaboratively
with other staff to establish and maintain positive atmosphere for
Program participants. Assists the Site Coordinator in the maintenance of
participant attendance record; Completes accident reports, incident
reports, and evaluations; Submits reports and evaluations to the Site
Coordinator in a timely manner. Assists in conducting inventory of
supplies, materials, and equipment. Makes regular contacts with public
school employees, other agencies, parents, staff, supervision, other
instructors, and children, where most contacts involve an exchange of
information, and instruction. Models and implements philosophy of
department. Performs similar or related work as required. The duties
listed above 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 similar,
related or a logical assignment to the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Degree or equivalent PLUS one to three years of demonstrated
experience leading, guiding, and planning children\'s educational and
recreational activities; OR any equivalent combination of related
education and experience. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must have
First Aid and CPR certifications or the ability to acquire
certifications within three months of hire. Must be able to successfully
pass CORI and SORI screens and SAFIS fingerprinting. Continued
employment is contingent upon completion of Child Abuse Prevention,
Safety, and other trainings as required by the local town or state.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate\'s Degree in Early Childhood
Education. Experience in creating educational and recreational
curricula. Knowledgeable about child development, motivational, and
child psychology techniques.