Afterschool Program Group Leader (After School Youth Counselors) Middle School, K-5

Role and Responsibilities:

After School Group Leaders, under the direction of the Site Director, are responsible for the supervision and well-being of a group of assigned children enrolled in Purelements After School programs for grades 6-8 or K-5. The Group Leaders will serve as an appropriate role model for the children and other staff at the site.

• Will support the Site Director as he/she operates the afterschool program, following Purelements standards, policies, procedures and professional expectations.
• Will actively engage in activities with participants including physical activity, enrichment activity and Homework Help implementation.
• Will supervise his/her group of afterschool participants at the site and maintain health and well-being of all children enrolled.
• Will help maintain and inventory supplies needed for the program.
• Under the direction of the Site Director, will report any staff or child accident/incidents or suspected child abuse injury to the Site Director or Assistant Site Director as soon as possible. Will fill out appropriate reports, make necessary phone calls, and follow all emergency procedures.
• Will attend all scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and any other meetings deemed necessary by the Site Director, Assistant Site Director, Education Specialist, or leadership team.
• Will assist with program set-up and clean-up, so they are done correctly, neatly and meet school contracted guidelines
• Will assist with drills to practice site-evacuation/emergency procedures and can implement such procedures.
• Will report directly to Site Director or Assistant Site Director, regarding all matters concerning the job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 18 years of age; Education: High School Degree or higher
• Must be compliant with Dept. of Education fingerprint and security clearances
• Desire and ability to work with children and peers
• Ability to lead and supervise participants
• Possess the ability to lead participants in group activities, especially leading enrichment and recreational activities
• Basic appreciation and understanding of group management and child development
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to follow and execute schedules and activity plans
• Possess imagination, a sense of humor, patience, conviction, sincerity, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, adaptability, willingness to learn, integrity, and ingenuity
• Must have auditory and/or visual awareness of each child's ongoing activity as appropriate.
• Must be able to execute all programs represented in the daily schedule

Part time: Must be available Mon-Fri between the hours of 2:00-6pm; Pay rate is $17-18/hr. Consummate with experience.

Employment runs from September to June

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a brief paragraph introduction to jobs@purelements.org