School-Age Child Care/Part-time Group/Activity Leaders and Assistants

ROSCCO Mission
To address the need for safe, structured, and quality programs for families and their children.

Before & After School Programs

Group/Activity Leaders & Assistants - Job Description

Purpose of Position

• Provide a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children to receive childcare and recreation.

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.

• Promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children.

• Facilitate effective communication between parents and the program.

Minimum Qualifications

Activity Leaders & Assistants

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Have completed at least two years of high school.

• Demonstrate a strong desire to work with children.

• Must submit Medical and other Background Clearances.

• Must be able to reliably commute to and from the program site(s) in a timely manner.

• Pay Scale: $16.94 - $18.00 per hour.

Group Leaders & Group Assistants

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Have completed at least one year of college or have at least one year of related experience working with children.

• Demonstrate a strong desire to work with children.

• Must submit Medical and other Background Clearances.

• Must be able to reliably commute to and from the program site(s) in a timely manner.

• Pay Scale: $18.00-$21.00 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the needs of all children, including those who are at risk, have special needs, are gifted, or come from culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Help implement all elements of the after-school program.

• Assist in planning and facilitating recreational activities that promote development across all domains: social, emotional, physical, and cognitive.

• Supervise group activities while addressing the unique needs of each child.

• Follow a consistent daily schedule that includes group experiences, choice time, music and movement, motor skill activities, meals, and smooth transitions.

• Encourage problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, experimentation, and decision-making. Ask open-ended questions and actively listen.

• Supervise and monitor children at all times.

• Respond appropriately to crises or emergency situations.

• After specialized training, provide first aid/CPR, practice universal precautions, and access emergency services when needed.

• Assist in maintaining accurate reports and records as required by licensing and program operations.

• Participate in team meetings to support collaboration and service planning.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

• Ability to accept direction and feedback from supervisors.

• Excellent communication skills.

Core Attributes (R.O.S.C.C.O.)

R = Responsible, Reliable, & Resourceful
O = Organized, Outstanding Energy & Observant
S = Strong Communicator, Safety Supervisor, & Steps Up
C = Caring, Calm & Collected
C = Creative, Compassionate & Committed
O = Open to Learning & Out of This World!