Lead daily after-school operations for K–Middle School students: supervise attendance and behavior, run activities (games, arts/crafts, science), assist with homework, communicate with parents and school staff, and collaborate with the ASP team to maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
OPPORTUNITY
Our ideal candidate for After School Program Leader must possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The position is responsible for the daily operations of the after school program for students from Kindergarten through Middle School including: maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere, providing occasional help with homework, tending to behavioral issues when any arise, acting as liaison between parents and school staff. Experience working in a school setting is ideal.
MAIN DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Program Implementation
- Daily room set-up and clean-up of materials/equipment regularly throughout each afternoon and at the end of each program day
- Manage student's after school schedules in connection with enrichment programming
- Develop and lead activities that include but are not limited to indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, and science to be led with groups of students
- Bring innovative ideas for instruction and care, and collaborate with the Director and ASP Team to plan and implement
- Provide student supervision at all times during program hours
- Student check-in and tracking of student attendance
- Actively engage with students during in-person program hours, such as assist students with homework help, supervise play time, and support individual student creative projects
- Assist students with conflict resolution when needed
- Provide leadership, positive energy, and good spirit for students, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual students
- Work directly with ASP Team to create a safe, warm, fun, and inclusive environment both in the classroom and on the yards/playgrounds
- Collaborate with the Director/Assistant Director of Auxiliary and ASP Team in support of program growth and development
- Communicate with school faculty and staff to support the holistic development of students
- Attend training and meetings as required to support personal and team development in partnership with school faculty and staff
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable
- Have professional demeanor and emotional maturity
- Knowledge of Youth Development principles, including positive behavior management
- Build rapport and communicate well with others
- Take initiative and work effectively with others
- TB clearance
- Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance from the Dept. of Social Service
- First Aid and CPR Certified (valued but not required)
- Fluent in Mandarin (valued but not required)
SCHEDULE NOTES:
- This position is school year only.
- Summer roles are available with Camp Firedragon.
- Full time hours are available 8/24, 8/25, 10/8, 10/9, 11/6, 11/13, 1/4, 2/16-2/19, 3/19, 3/26, 4/5-4/9, 4/12
- Additional hours may be available for ad hoc evening events.
Chinese American International School San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, CA, United States
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