After School Counselor

Before and After School Leader Job Summary : Assist the program director to plan and implement the child care program. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. Assists director and/or assistant director to prepare and implement quality programming. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Follow and enforce all Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements (Daily, 15%) Work directly and actively supervise and engage with students during their presence in the program (Daily, 15%) Exhibit excellent communication with parents, students, school staff, district staff and co-workers (Daily, 10%) Maintain safe conditions for all students and staff (Daily, 10%) Promote and market the program for before and after care and full days (Daily, 5%) Attend and participate in professional development trainings as required by licensing and district (Daily, 5%) Assist in implementing quality lesson plans for every day the program is in operation; may assist in creating lesson plans (Monthly, 15%) Assist with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment and supplies (Monthly, 5%) Contribute ideas for enrichment activities, projects and program quality (Monthly, 5%) Create and implement activities and field trips for full day programming (Monthly, 5%) Attend monthly program staff meetings as required by director (Monthly, 5%) Perform other duties as assigned or requested (Daily, 5%) Total : 100% Reporting Relationships This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Criminal background check and fingerprinting required Must be age 18 or over Demonstrated ability to work with children; must have completed at least one of the following qualifications: a. At least three months (455 hours) of verified experience in caring for and supervising four or more children over the age of four who are not related to the individual. b. Current early childhood professional credential level 1 or higher in version 3.0. Each year, from June 1 through May 31, the leader must complete at least 15 clock hours of training. Knowledge of most aspects of childcare. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate discipline procedures. Some leadership and management skill. Ability to make appropriate decisions and solve problems effectively. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds) Works both indoors and outdoors Typical loud noise level Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing Frequent bending, reaching, climbingVisual concentration Squatting Working with others Desired Qualifications Experience working in the public sector Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement Paid licensed child-care program, teaching assistant/para-educator, or licensed teaching experience #J-18808-Ljbffr