Senior Group Leader

Job description: Job Title: Senior Group Leader Status: Part Time/ Non-Exempt Department: Youth Development Schedule: M-F; 2:20pm - 5:30 pm Reports to: After School Program Director Job Summary: The Senior Group Leader is responsible for overseeing the safety and well-being of a group of 20 school-aged participants in CHCF’s After-School Program with the assistance of a Youth Worker.

Senior Group Leaders must love children, be flexible and understanding, act as a positive role model, and be a team player. Senior Group Leaders are a critical part of the success of the CHCF After-School Program, as they provide direction, comfort, innovation and partnership between students and the school community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision of students: Assures all students are safe. Acts as a positive adult role model. Reinforces and models good communication and respectful behavior. Ensures all participants in the group get daily snack. Ensures classroom/space is clean and organized. Ensures participants utilize homework time effectively and assist when needed.

Ensures all materials and games stay in good condition and treated with respect. Maintain group control Lessons: Creates and executes age appropriate lesson plans. Incorporates and implements strategies learned from trainings, professional developments, curriculum and resources from the after school library. Creatively adapts lessons; be flexible as needed.

Teamwork: Collaborates with Group Leaders. Provides input and ideas to improve and expand the After-School programming. Communicates effectively with Group Leaders, Program Coordinator, Teachers, Administrations and other school and program staff. Attends trainings and meetings when required. Actively engages in all activities and trips.

Administrative Duties: Takes daily attendance and snack count. Prepares attendance logs. Provides reports and plans in a timely fashion Lesson Plans Incident Reports (behavior, injury or sickness) Students Behavior and Academic Contract Students Weekly HW and Behavior Tracker Anecdotal Reports Supplies Requests Special Equipment Sign In

• Out Sheet Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

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.