Group Leader

Description

• Arrive on time, ready to work, and report to the Program Director or Program Supervisor.
• Track daily attendance and call participants’ guardian when absent.
• Collect report cards and track participants’ academic progress.
• Complete monthly progress forms and submit in a timely manner.
• Notify Program Director of changes in participants’ behavior.
• Provide academic support and guidance, including homework help.
• Provide supplementary assignments and activities to participants.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Program Director or Program Supervisor.
• Attend monthly parent meetings and Agency/Program special events.
• Participate in program recruitment efforts.
• Ensure the cleanliness and presentation of all program spaces.

• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, particularly in group settings.
• Remain in a stationary position either working at a computer or monitoring activities.
• Move for long periods, providing instruction and guidance.
• Travel when taking field trips/escorting youth, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.

• HS Diploma or Equivalency; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus.
• At least one (1) year experience working in childcare program.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.