Community Learning Center (CLC) Group Leader

CLC Group LeaderReports to: CLC Program ManagerEmployment Classification: 10 month hourly, Part-time, 15 hours per weekJoin the Transformation of Catholic Education in MilwaukeeSeton Catholic Schools is a collaborative network of 15 K-8 Catholic schools in the Greater Milwaukee area. We are coming together to strengthen academics, faith formation and life-long outcomes for all students. Over the next several years, Seton will include about 20 schools serving 7500 students and be a national model for urban Catholic school renewal. By joining our team, you can become a leader in this important transformation.Role Summary:Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs/activities that allow members to feel empowered to make healthy choices, have medically accurate knowledge regarding child development, learn methods to cope with stress, bullying and trauma, and a stronger sense of pride and responsibility related to their self-image and esteem. These programs include but not limited to health; hygiene; bullying prevention; conflict resolution and social, emotional learning.Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:Culture Competency and ResponsivenessDemonstrate and communicate the Seton Catholic Schools (SCS) philosophy, objectives, standards and programs through all methods available to members, their parents, and the general public. Provide quality program activities that are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and responsive to the diversity of members, families and community.Youth Leadership and EngagementAssist in providing quality program activities and experiences that promote a sense of purpose and individual empowerment for members to practice and develop leadership skills, make meaningful choices during activities, support members to develop skills in decision making, planning and goal setting skills.Promote and support members initiated and member lead activities. Foster an environment that offers choices, incorporates team building and promotes a sense of belonging and group identity for members.Program Activity Planning and ImplementationAssists in planning, organizing and implementing program activities in accordance with selected curricula that supports program goals and incorporates the needs and interests of members.Responsible for regularly gathering information and feedback from members about their needs and interests.Safe Positive EnvironmentUnderstands and follows the SCS policies and procedures to include but not limited to conduct of member policies, supervision of members policies, employee to member policies, member safety polices, child abuse and neglect policies, member health policies, transportation and field trips policies, the CLC safety/contingency plan, and the procedures for reporting incidents/accidents during program hours.Keeps accurate attendance, tracks member participation in assigned program areas, documents results and progress of members.Collaborations and PartnershipsAssist in providing opportunities to engage and support the families of members, build reciprocal relationships with communities, volunteers, and organizations to support program goals.Professionalism/Professional DevelopmentDemonstrate commitment to one's own learning, skill building and professionalism on the job by following SCS code of conduct and employee handbook, supporting colleagues, sharing duties and working collaboratively, and active participation in meetings.Seek and attend professional development workshops, trainings and interactionsSupportive RelationshipsProvide appropriate guidance and direction through supportive relations with members.Understand and articulate the value of Seton and serve as an advocate for youth and the field of youth development.Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent.At least 2 years of experience as childcare teacher or center director of a licensed center.At least three years of proven experience in delivery of youth work programming for young people between the ages of 4-13.Considerable knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of the Seton Catholic SchoolsAbility to lead small groups of students in grades K-8.Implement programming including – academic, arts, SEL and physical educationClassroom management skills.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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires physical skills that will allow the employee to work in a typical office setting, such as standing, sitting, talking and listening on the phone, and moving between offices and buildings. The ability to drive a car and travel between schools is essential. The employee must occasionally lift and move boxes and supplies up to 20 pounds