Before and After School Group Leader

About This Role We do more than provide childcare—we create safe, supportive environments where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. With over 200 dedicated staff across 30 Early Childhood and Out-of-School Time programs, our reach is wide and our impact is meaningful. We are excited to launch a brand-new before and after school program this fall at Cornerstone Charter School in Newport, serving students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a program from the ground up and making a lasting difference in a new community. Staff in this role will help create a positive, engaging environment for youth by supporting daily programming, building strong relationships with children and families, and fostering a sense of belonging for every child. What You’ll Do Prepare Youth for Success Promotes and stimulates program participation through the delivery of age-appropriate day-to-day activities in accordance with established program expectations. Assists in orientating new members to the Club's daily scheduling and program expectations (Be Safe, Be Kind, and Take Care). Provides guidance, role modeling, and constructive feedback to members to promote development and skill building in program area(s). Demonstrates leadership through consistent use of safety and licensing best practices to ensure proper conduct and safety of members. Continuously accounts for the members in their assigned group by name, face, and written attendance. Oversees and assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining program space and upkeep. Program Development, Implementation and Supervision Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities for members. Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs, and good appearance of the branch/site at all times. Ensures that program areas are safe, well-ventilated, and well lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in a good working condition. Ensures the evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and addresses their gender and cultural diversity. Responsible for documenting any problems or issues that may arise on a day-to-day basis through the use of injury/incident reports. Responsible for communicating with child care licensing and DCYF when applicable. Participates in special programs and/or events such as all-staff training days. Participates in staff meetings. Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and members. Other duties as assigned. Requirements High school diploma or GED. Must be 18 years of age or older and have a minimum of 600 hours working in a school-age program. Musthave documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university. Employees who are 19 years of age may be assigned to the senior program. Knowledge of youth development. Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Ability to communicate with parents/guardians. Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth. Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment. Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements. Occasional travel for meetings/training, etc. may be required. May be asked to drive Club van/short bus occasionally. (21 plus years of age only) Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or human resources department. Benefits Non-exempt, part-time, hourly position. The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr