ADVENTURE - GROUP LEADER

Company: Magnolia ISD
Location: Magnolia
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

Position Type:
Childcare Services/Adventures

Date Posted:
2/23/2024

Location:
Districtwide

Date Available:
02/23/2024

Closing Date:
Open Year Round
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

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