Position Type:
Extended Care & Learning Program/Senior Group Leader
Date Posted:
7/11/2023
Location:
Townwide
Date Available:
August 2023
Closing Date:
08/15/2023
Senior Group Leader for Farmington Public Schools Extended Care & Learning Program
Positions available 3-6.5 hours per day; hourly rate = $20.00-$21.95 depending upon experience
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Human Development, Education, Recreation, etc.)
• 1 year experience working with children (minimum)
• CPR & First Aid and Epi-pen current. If not current must be obtained with in one month

Professional Qualifications:

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Effectively supervise small/large groups of children
• Assume Site Supervisor responsibilities, as outlined in training in the event of a Site Supervisor absence.
• Have effective communication skills, written and verbal with both children and adults.
• Be able to develop behavior management systems for large groups and individual students as needed.
• Be enthusiastic and creative in carrying out program activities

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Ensure safety of children:

Follow all EXCL policies and procedures

Never leave a child alone

Proper supervision at all times

Effective use of space

Observe unfamiliar people on the grounds and approach them

Be aware of authorized pick-ups

• Implementation of activities
• Meet with school personnel as needed
• Develop thorough knowledge of program policies/procedures
• Positive interactions with children
• Plan and implement activities for all programs
• Attendance at staff meetings and trainings
• Positive and age appropriate discipline
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for children and adults where they feel comfortable and secure
• Assume equal share of housekeeping duties

Keeping classroom and other areas neat and organized

Snack/Project set up and clean up

Vacuuming/wiping down after large program

• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor