Kids Company Program Leader

Kids Company Program Leader - Avon Elementary School - Part Time

Position Purpose

Under the coordination of the Kids Company Site Leader the Kids Company Program Leader is responsible for assisting in the scheduling and implementation of daily activities of the Kids Company program at a school building site in addition to performing all duties required of Kids Company Assistants in the departments before and after school programs summer programs and Preschool Wrap-Around Care programs.

Essential Functions

• Assumes full responsibility of the program in the absence of the Site Leader.
• Assists and directs the daily operation of the site.
• Assists and directs the supervision of children involved in the program.
• Provides daily independent supervision interaction and behavior management of a group of children.
• Ensures a welcoming child-centered developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Maintains accurate record keeping and data entry of program attendances parent accounts field trips/events etc.
• Assists in the planning of the daily curriculum by creating weekly and/or monthly craft and group game plans.
• Assists the preparation of materials and leads the daily curriculum as reflected on the monthly calendar.
• Work cooperatively with all Kids Company staff to plan implement and evaluate program activities.
• Communicate daily with staff regarding special concerns observations of children upcoming events and other pertinent information.
• Guide and provide (be a leader and take initiative) direction to Program Aides and Assistants.
• Keep Coordinator and/or Director informed of any accidents or unusual situations involving the children.
• Make adjustments to staffing numbers to the best of your discretion based on the number of children in attendance.
• Communicate daily with parents regarding special concerns observations of their children noting positive behaviors as much as possible upcoming events and other pertinent information.
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment

May use standard office equipment such as a copy machine and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel between district buildings and within the community may be required depending on schedule/site assignment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of assigned program operational policies and procedures.
• General fundamentals of child development stages parenting and age appropriate behaviors/needs.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and general sanitation issues.
• Basic behavioral strategies.
• Ability to learn follow and apply department activities childcare procedures and routines of Kids Company.
• Skilled in applying judgment and care in supervising monitoring and providing for the care of children of various ages.
• Informing and advising site personnel or problems or issues concerning safety or behavioral incidents that require the attention of site personnel.
• Skilled in providing age appropriate activities that will provide the child with activities to stimulate their creativity imagination communication skills or ability to interact with others.
• Ability to read analyze and comprehend simple instructions correspondence and memos.
• Public and client centered skills that require tact courtesy and cooperation when dealing with parents staff and children primarily for the purposes of providing and exchanging information.
• Ability to effectively interact and supervise children in various structured and unstructured activities.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards

• Employees are continuously required to talk hear and walk; frequently reaching with hands and arms and stooping kneeling and/or crouching; occasionally sits uses hands/fingers dexterously; and/or climbs in the performance of the job. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Qualifications Profile

• Employees must be 18 years of age and have some prior child care experience and/or evidence of equivalent education and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the work. May be required to be certified in First Aid and CPR upon hire or within six (6) months of employment.

Salary and Benefits

Per AESP Master Agreement - Classification IV

Schedule - TBD - Part Time

Program Hours:

• 6:45-7:45/8:00 am & 2:45/3:00-5:30 pm
• Non-School Days: 6:45 am-5:30 pm
• Early Dismissal Days: 12:00/12:15-5:30 pm

*Schedule may vary based on the district calendar and program needs.

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Internal Applicants should submit a letter of interest via email.

Questions

Contact Cassie Novak Community Education Director at or or Brad Jensen Kids Company Coordinator at ext. 1 or with questions about the position.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled