Extended Learning Program Leader
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Extended Learning Program Leader Schedule: 21.5 hrs/week
Job Type: Part-time, 11-month FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Principal Pay: $21/hr, Starting; Salary Schedule
Special: May require weekend work, nights
Department Code : 2100 Classified Instructional
and early mornings, as needed
ABOUT INGENIUM SCHOOLS
Ingenium Schools creates communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning with the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates charter schools serving students throughout Los Angeles.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Program Leaders are responsible for creating and delivering engaging enrichment activities to students enrolled in the after school program. Program Leaders must be independent and responsible workers who conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, setting an example for children, parents and co-workers by reflecting the schools core values of relationships, equity, transparency, communication and mutual respect. The person selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the ASP Manager and will be responsible for providing an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the After School Programs (ASP).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES:
- Adhere to policies as stated in the Ingenium Schools Policies and Procedures Manual and in subsequent Ingenium Schools trainings and meetings
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and support Ingenium Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the Code of Conduct
- Attend weekly staff meetings as required
- Create and deliver enrichment activities to students, adhering to after school program schedule
- Track student progress/engagement to ensure the program is resulting in success for students enrolled
- Develop lesson plans and identify materials needed for enrichment activities
- Organize and monitor enrichment supplies to ensure students use materials safely and with respect, preserving the materials for future enrichment
- Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers.
- Maintain open communication with the ASP Manager and immediately report any issues or concerns
- Initiate and maintain positive relationships with school staff including principal, office staff, custodial staff and teachers of key importance to the after school programs
- Keep a consistent headcount on all children present at site; communicate changes with all other staff
- Assist in maintaining clean-up schedules; including janitorial duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the school facility
- Comply with the “checks and balances” system to ensure that clean-up is done EVERYDAY
- Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, absences and emergency information on each child
- Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of the children and staff
- Maintain all supplies, equipment and materials; inform the Site Manager when new/additional supplies are needed
- Ensure that all staff and children are respectful of school property; ensure all school rules are followed
- Timely document and report all safety instances/violations to the Site Manager
- Provide academic assistance, intervention support, and recreational programming to a group of children
- Develop, create and implement academic, recreational, and enrichment activities
- Supervise assigned students to ensure that students are safe and the program operates in an organized and effective manner
Responsibilities When Interacting with Children
- Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect
- Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding them; firmly and consistently enforce the rules; ensure that logical consequences are applied evenly and without bias
- Express clear expectations and hold children accountable for adhering to them
- Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
- Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility
Responsibilities When Interacting with Parents
- Positively identify parents before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them)
- Introduce yourself to parents and communicate with them regularly regarding program information, schedule changes, and permission slips
- Communicate on a daily basis regarding the behavior of their children positive and negative (make sure to have parents review and sign corrective behavior reports)
- Encourage parents to participate or volunteer in special events or on field trips
- Express appreciation for parent interest in their child’s participation in the program
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or General Equivalent
- 2-4 years of experience and/ or Associate Degree, in early childhood education and/or
- development highly
- Experience working with children of varied ages highly
- CPR and First Aid Certification (training given, if needed)
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in the following areas:
- Planning and implementing age appropriate, enriching lessons and activities
- Supervising youth and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program
- Meeting program goals as outlined in the Ingenium Schools Policies and Procedures Manual, and ASP Program
- Keeping confidences, loyalties and practice
- Being reliable and maintaining attendance and punctuality
- Working a flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning
- Exercising mature judgment and sound decision
- Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
- Learning, following and enforcing campus and Ingenium Schools guidelines related to internal policies and procedures
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lift 40 pounds using proper technique
- Must have adequate vision to effectively review documents in varied formats e.g. paper and digital
- Must have adequate hearing to respond to and interact with the public
- Ability to stand for up to 5 hours
- Ability to run up to 100 yards
- Ability to maintain regular attendance
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
This person will present a competent and positive image of Ingenium
Schools through the professional and safe coordination of all after school programming, measured by completion of the key areas of responsibility and continuous improvement of the systems.
In addition, this person will exhibit and represent behaviors consistent with the expectations within the Ingenium Schools competency guidelines listed below:
• Accepts and demonstrates the school values
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community service
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and experiences
• Builds rapport and relates well to others
• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better student experience
• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for all stakeholders
• Pursues self-development that enhances job and self
• Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change cycle
