The Henrico Education Foundation is excited to provide after-school enrichment to elementary-age children attending select Henrico County schools.
Serving participants in the schools they attend, our program focuses on engaging and empowering children through activities that support their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
Our after-school Program Leaders are responsible for a designated group of children, planning and implementing a variety of activities while developing positive, nurturing relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Engages all assigned children, ensuring a high level of participation in activities.
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Develops appropriate relationships with children and families to better understand and meet the needs of individual children.
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Ensures the safety of children in assigned group.
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Provides assistance with homework and encourages academic progress.
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Designs and delivers program lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
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Provides active and attentive supervision, staying alert at all times.
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Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
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Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
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Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others.
Maintains transparent, on-going communication with supervisor.
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Maintains accurate classroom records as assigned and according to program requirements.
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Communicates regularly with parents; attends school events as designated by supervisor.
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Adheres to the Learning and Discovery & Community Learning Center Program policies and procedures.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Meet the requirements of Program Leader as detailed in the Virginia Regulations for Licensed Child Day Centers which includes having a degree in child related field or an Early Childhood certificate or 6 months of programmatic experience with children.
Experience preferred in delivering programs in one or more of the following areas: songs/music, arts/crafts, science, math, literacy, drama, physical education.
At least 18 years of age with reliable transportation and a history of dependability.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Benefits
Position starting at $16 per hour; part-time
Free participation in HEF programs for your family
Monday - Friday, no weekends required
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