Location: Magnolia,TX, USA
Position Type:
Childcare Services/Adventures
Date Posted:
2/23/2024
Location:
Districtwide
Date Available:
02/23/2024
Closing Date:
Open Year Round
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Magnolia ISD
Job Description: After School Adventures - Group Leader
Location: After School Program located at all 9 MISD Elementary Campuses
Position Title: After School Adventures - Group Leader
Position Reports to: After School Adventures - Site Manager
Qualifications:
* Minimum age of 17
* High school diploma or GED preferred; Associate's degree or 60 hours from an accredited college or university preferred
* Certification in Child Care or SBEC certification preferred
* Experience working with school-age children preferred
* Ability to work well with children and provide positive behavior management techniques and developmentally appropriate activities
* Ability to communicate in both verbal and written forms with staff, children and parents in the program; Spanish for bilingual campuses preferred
* Demonstrated knowledge of child development theories and practices related to the physical, intellectual and social development of school-age students required
* Demonstrates the ability to work well with others and to serve as a positive role model to the children
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
* Assist the Site Manager in the implementation of program designed curriculum and daily operations at the assigned campus
* Adhere to all procedures and expectations outlined in district and program handbooks in order to serve as a role model to participants of the program
* Lead a group of children with diverse abilities and needs to ensure safety and well-being of students at the assigned campus
* Keep an ongoing count of those participating in assigned group/area to ensure safety and proper supervision of the children at all times
* Conduct provided activities and character development practices with children according to the program schedule
* Adhere to proper behavior management techniques as outlined by district standards
* Communicate clearly and effectively in a positive manner with children, parents, colleagues, visitors, and other district personnel
* Ensure maintenance and appropriate use of all building facilities, resources, supplies and equipment with care and pride; including organization, cleanliness and daily set-up of the program
* Support the implementation of regular safety drills and procedures
* Acknowledge all visitors and maintain a secure environment
* Attend and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives (ie. trainings, leadership meetings, etc.)
* Meet assigned deadlines
* Perform other duties as assigned