What The Group Leader Does:
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Research, develop and execute fun and engaging lesson plans (activities), to create opportunities for discovery learning, adventure, and recreation.
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Provide group and/or individual assistance to "at-risk" children and/or youth student participants in academic and/or nonacademic activities.
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Participate in client progress meetings/conferences with parents and school personnel.
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Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.
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Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
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May actively solicit and coordinate internship or job opportunities for clients.
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Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.
Education, Licenses and/or Experience Required:
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High School Diploma or HSE, and two years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age, or
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School-age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school- age developmental period, and One year experience working with children less than 13 years of age, or
- Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
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Familiarity with the youth development field, after school or summer camp experience; strongly preferred.
Other Requirements:
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Ability to obtain and maintain:
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Doctor's note certifying good health
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Proof of negative results from TB test
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State Central Registry (SCR) clearance
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Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance (DOH)
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Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance (DOE)
