Childcare Group Leader - Rockdale Youth Center

JOB DESCRIPTION ROCKDALE YOUTH CENTER GROUP LEADER

The Group Leader in Rockdale Youth Center is responsible for assisting with the creation and implementation of a school aged outreach program that aids a child in their academic, social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth. Group Leaders are responsible for planning and implementing daily programs, supervising program participants, behavior management and program development.

REPORTS TO: Rockdale Youth Center Administrator

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Hourly

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain constant visual/auditory supervision of children, indoors and out
• Document and communicate, to the RYC Administrator or Site Coordinator, any observed situations or concerns for children and staff.
• Complete bi-monthly staff observations for all group leader assistants in your room
• Conduct on-going observation and assessment of children’s progress, using technology provided. Observations must be conducted and recorded to meet all objectives and dimensions
• Complete Progress Reports in timely manner as mandated by EEC
• Ensure all children’s files in classroom are kept up-to-date and organized
• Follow health, safety and housekeeping procedures and maintain an inviting classroom environment
• Provide child guidance and behavior management according to the center’s policies and procedures
• Coordinate and participate in regular curriculum planning, implementation, reflection and evaluation
• Participate in preparation of materials, record keeping and other essential tasks
• Meet with parents on a periodic basis
• Communicate respectfully and professionally to parents, children and colleagues
• Assure that the program meets the needs of the individual child and is responsive to the cultural and socio-economical background of the children and families
• Come prepared to go outside with class, in any allowable weather conditions
• Attend all meetings and training sessions as mandated by your supervisor which may include evening and weekend hours
• Follow through with all Agency directives, assigned tasks and projects in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism
• Model the RYC mission statement
• Maintain a plan for own professional development (IPDP), staying current in and/or taking courses leading to a certificate or a degree
• Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other duties related to teaching as needed.