School-Age Child Care/Part-time Group/Activity Leaders and Assistants

ROSCCO Mission
To address the need for safe, structured, and quality programs for families and their children.

Before & After School Programs

Group/Activity Leaders & Assistants - Job Description

Purpose of Position

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  Provide a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children to receive childcare and recreation.

  
  


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  Maintain a safe and healthy environment.

  
  


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  Promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children.

  
  


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  Facilitate effective communication between parents and the program.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Activity Leaders & Assistants

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  Must be at least 16 years of age.

  
  


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  Have completed at least two years of high school.

  
  


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  Demonstrate a strong desire to work with children.

  
  


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  Must submit Medical and other Background Clearances.

  
  


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  Must be able to reliably commute to and from the program site(s) in a timely manner.

  
  


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  Pay Scale: $16.94 - $18.00 per hour.

  
  

Group Leaders & Group Assistants

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  Must be at least 18 years of age.

  
  


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  Have completed at least one year of college or have at least one year of related experience working with children.

  
  


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  Demonstrate a strong desire to work with children.

  
  


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  Must submit Medical and other Background Clearances.

  
  


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  Must be able to reliably commute to and from the program site(s) in a timely manner.

  
  


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  Pay Scale: $18.00-$21.00 per hour.

  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

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  Support the needs of all children, including those who are at risk, have special needs, are gifted, or come from culturally diverse backgrounds.

  
  


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  Help implement all elements of the after-school program.

  
  


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  Assist in planning and facilitating recreational activities that promote development across all domains: social, emotional, physical, and cognitive.

  
  


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  Supervise group activities while addressing the unique needs of each child.

  
  


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  Follow a consistent daily schedule that includes group experiences, choice time, music and movement, motor skill activities, meals, and smooth transitions.

  
  


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  Encourage problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, experimentation, and decision-making. Ask open-ended questions and actively listen.

  
  


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  Supervise and monitor children at all times.

  
  


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  Respond appropriately to crises or emergency situations.

  
  


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  After specialized training, provide first aid/CPR, practice universal precautions, and access emergency services when needed.

  
  


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  Assist in maintaining accurate reports and records as required by licensing and program operations.

  
  


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  Participate in team meetings to support collaboration and service planning.

  
  


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  Perform additional duties as assigned.

  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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  Willingness to learn and take initiative.

  
  


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  Ability to accept direction and feedback from supervisors.

  
  


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  Excellent communication skills.

  
  

Core Attributes (R.O.S.C.C.O.)

R = Responsible, Reliable, & Resourceful
O = Organized, Outstanding Energy & Observant
S = Strong Communicator, Safety Supervisor, & Steps Up
C = Caring, Calm & Collected
C = Creative, Compassionate & Committed
O = Open to Learning & Out of This World!