Position Summary:

Under general supervision, helps coordinate, monitor, and facilitate implementation of academic, enrichment and recreational lessons and/or activities for the after-school academic preparation program.

Essential Functions:

• • Provides a positive learning environment and experience for children, parents, and staff.
  • Implements aligned school day curriculum within the established guidelines to ensure all children are achieving school day success
  • Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
  • Provides appropriate lessons aligned with the school day curriculum.
  • Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
  • Maintains program site and equipment. 
  • Responsible for classroom cleanliness, preparation, and presentation
  • Collects data for daily reports and maintains attendance/ program records.
  • Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
  • Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but are not limited to HR&P for time entry, review, and approval of time sheets.
  • Role model to both children and staff.
  • Responsible for the safety and risk management of all students
  • Makes sound decisions in alignment with CIS-ACE policies and state standards.
  • Adheres to policies related to boundaries with each child.
  • Ensures rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitors high-risk locations (bathrooms), etc.

 Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.6 months previous experience working with children in a school age setting preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse Prevention training will be provided and required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program lessons/activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.