Senior Team Leader/Team Leader

Responsibilities:

• Team leaders must supervise and assist with homework, as well as follow the daily schedule unless the Site Director instructs differently.

• Create, plan, conduct, maintain and implement a variety of fun, enriching and engaging activities and recreational activities that must be developmentally appropriate and align with STEAMS monthly themes for groups; continually interacting with children, volunteers, staff, and parents

• Lead and supervise small and large groups by recognizing potential issues and applying established program procedures and problem-solving methods as needed

• Observe students' behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior management techniques, positive redirection, or appropriate corrective action as necessary to support members in making positive behavior choices

• Accurately complete and submit timecards, incident reports, rosters, and other program related materials in accordance with program policy

• Attend scheduled staff meetings, training, and development activities

• Create and maintain an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for students.

• Identify students and staff needs and communicate this to the Site Director

• Team leaders must maintain cleanliness in all program areas to contribute to ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly

• Assist with the setup and breakdown each day

• Maintain accurate attendance rosters with roll calls and continuous group counts – administering mandatory roll calls minimally at every rotation, before and after snack

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff, public officials, private sector officials, parents, and community leaders

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Working knowledge of developmental needs of school age children

All staff members must be able to:

• Create, plan, conduct, maintain and implement fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities

• Handle all conflicts and complaints in a professional manner as well adhere to all organizational site policies and procedures

• Observe students' behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior management techniques, positive redirection, or appropriate corrective action as necessary to support members in making positive behavior choices

• Immediately reporting and documenting all injuries or incidents that occur on site

• Maintain cleanliness in all program areas to contribute to ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly

• Always wear appropriate It’s About Time Afterschool uniforms

• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, speak, and hear

• Engage in physical activity with members without limitation

• Lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds

• Maintain computer proficiency and posses strong oral and written communication skills

• Be reliable and punctual by arriving on-time for scheduled shifts and completing assigned responsibilities in a timely and thorough manner

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and school officials

Requirements:

• Associates Degree preferred not required or 2 years in college

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Strong Math and English skills (K-12)

• Strong verbal, oral, written communication skill

• Must pass GBI comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting and maintain for employment

• Must complete 10 hours of State-approved Health and Safety Orientation Training

• Must be First Aid and CPR certification

• At least 1 years of experience working with youth in a classroom or after school setting

• Must complete 10 hours of Bright from the start training 

• Bilingual-preferred not required