Group Leader Kids' Place : Children's Ministry, Summer Program, After-School

Kids’ Place is an after-school and summer program serving children ages 5 through 14. We are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care and are proud to be a Christian, faith-based program committed to nurturing both the hearts and minds of the children we serve. Our summer program runs for 7 weeks, with each week centered around a fun, exciting, and enriching theme filled with engaging activities. We are seeking individuals who: Have a heart for working with children Actively practices the Christian faith and demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Have a desire to share the Gospel and invest in young lives If you are interested in serving in Christian ministry through a summer program and/or an after-school setting, we encourage you to review the job description below. Group Leader Requirements for Hire: Must be at least 18 years of age Bachelor’s degree 3 months experience working with school age children If no Bachelor’s degree is held, a high school diploma plus 6 months experience working with school-age children will be required including 3 months of supervised experience in a school- age child care program. Good communication skills Good organizational skills Able to handle crisis situations Knowledge of the Christian faith Reports to: Site Coordinator and Director General Function: Group Leaders are responsible for providing a warm and nurturing environment, planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and supervising children and assistant staff. Responsibilities: Works with other staff and volunteers as part of the program team. Maintain the safety and well-being of children in the program at all times including transition times. Accountable for children at all times and keeps track of attendance. Supervises and manages children’s behavior and interacts with children in both small and large group settings. Supervises assistant teachers and volunteers. Plans and implements age-appropriate and enriching activities for children in the program (clubs). Submits lesson plans, lists of needed supplies, and any other documents requested by Site Coordinator or Director in a timely manner (clubs). Informs Site Coordinator or Director of issues regarding (but not limited to) behavior, child development/well-being, and parent comments. Helps with daily set-up of activities, supplies, and program site as requested and as needed. Helps with daily clean-up of the program site as requested and as needed. Attends staff meetings and trainings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ministrylist