Job Title
After-School Program Leader
Job Description
Notice of open and promotional, competitive examination to establish an eligibility list from which substitute, limited term, and regular appointments will be made.
Basic function: Under the direction of a Principal or Vice Principal, and guidance of an Afterschool Program Specialist, lead activities of a group of 1 to 20 school-aged children in an assigned after-school program; assist in planning and implementing activities; monitor students in classroom and outdoor activities.
Representative duties: Essential duties include providing a safe, caring, positive and interesting learning environment for students in an assigned extended day school program; preparing materials and supplies for daily activities; taking attendance; providing tutoring and/or homework assistance to a group of 1 to 20 students in reading/language arts, mathematics, history and social studies or science; leading and supervising a group of 1 to 20 students in various classroom activities including games, crafts, projects and related activities; serving as role model and developing positive social behaviors of children; assuring the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; performing a variety of clerical duties including typing, duplicating, recording attendance and maintaining assigned records; operating various office, audio-visual, playground and cooking equipment as assigned; communicating with parents regarding student behavior as necessary; administering first aid and following necessary emergency procedures; identifying and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel; escorting students to and from classrooms as assigned; and assisting in the preparation of snacks for children. Other duties include performing related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of basic child development principles and practices, safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities, classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct, basic record-keeping techniques, correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary, oral and written communication skills, policies and procedures of assigned program and activities, operation of a computer and assigned software, interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy, and health and safety regulations. Ability to assist in the overall activities of school-age students in an assigned after-school program, assist in planning and implementing activities, supervise students in classroom and outdoor activities, make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately, maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment, understand and follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures, establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures, and operate a computer and assigned software.
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
Education and experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college level course work in child development or related field and two years' experience working in a school or child extended day program or volunteer experience in a similar program. Licenses and other requirements: Valid first aid and CPR certificates issued by authorized agency preferred. Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.
Working Conditions and Additional Information
Working conditions: Classroom and playground environment, constant interruptions, physical demands including sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time, kneeling or bending at the waist to assist students, seeing to observe students, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 pounds, hearing and speaking to exchange information, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment, contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals, potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, and violent behaviors. Examination information: This is an open and continuous recruitment. This recruitment will have a cut-off date every 90 days. Cutoff dates for this recruitment will take place yearly on: March 1, June 1, Sep 1, Dec 1. The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed. Applicants invited to advance in this recruitment will be scheduled to take the first test soon after the cutoff date. The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof. All tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment. All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process. As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes. Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s). Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process. Other: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment. Salaries: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on the anniversary date.