67.EXT DAY TEAM LEADER (191).014

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

13d

About The Position

The Extended Team Leader supports an Extended Day Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor in the management and implementation of the Extended Day (out-of-school time) program, supervision of staff, and the coordination of program activities .
Duties and responsibilities in collaboration with the program supervisors and staff:
Ensure the safety, accountability and well-being of the students and staff; Assist in planning and implementing a range of age and ability-appropriate programs and activities for children 4 - 12 years of age. Programming will include, but is not limited to enrichment activities (i.e. literacy, STEM, fitness), athletic and recreational activities, homework supervision, and special events; Communicate effectively with parents, administrators, and school personnel; Lead and participate in professional development opportunities; Support compliance with Arlington Public schools policies and procedures and licensing requirements; Problem-solving and decision-making in support of staff, children, and the program; A Team Leader must receive 24 hours of relevant and programmatic professional development each school year Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of, and skill in, assigning/reviewing tasks, setting the pace, and otherwise helping the supervisor by performing group leader work, or ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge/skill set.
• Knowledge of, and skill in, child accountability, custody and care to help ensure a safe, secure Extended Day environment.
• Knowledge of baseline child development and behavior management information, including challengeengagement/achievement-behavior issues, to help plan, monitor and present effective programming and help ensure an orderly, supportive and respectful Extended Day environment.
• Knowledge of the operational details of the APS Extended Day Program, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of this body of information, to carry out program support responsibilities.
• Skill in problem solving to select, organize and logically process relevant information (verbal, numerical or abstract) to solve a problem.
• Skill in oral communication to understand verbal information (including facts, descriptions and ideas) and to express such information verbally so that others will understand.
• Skill in written communication to understand written information (including facts, descriptions and ideas), and to express such information in writing so that others will understand.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with business contacts in a businesslike, customer service-oriented manner; this includes skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and working in harmony with others as a member or a leader of a team.
• Baseline skill in using a computer, modern office suite software (such as MS Office), enterprise software and specialized software.
• Proficiency in, and willingness to, administer emergency medications, first aid and CPR.
• A high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience (a) providing custody and care of groups of school-age children, (b) providing child development or instructional activities to groups of school-age children, and (c) interacting with parents/guardians of children in one’s custody and care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds and tailoring and delivering work products and services to meet the needs of diverse groups is desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, accountability and well-being of the students and staff
• Assist in planning and implementing a range of age and ability-appropriate programs and activities for children 4 - 12 years of age.
• Communicate effectively with parents, administrators, and school personnel
• Lead and participate in professional development opportunities
• Support compliance with Arlington Public schools policies and procedures and licensing requirements
• Problem-solving and decision-making in support of staff, children, and the program
• A Team Leader must receive 24 hours of relevant and programmatic professional development each school year
• Other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED