The Group Leader plays a crucial role in delivering effective and supportive leadership for the Afterschool Program, operating under the guidance of the designated Learning Grove Afterschool Coordinator/Site Manager. The float group leader is tasked with providing essential assistance to programs requiring extra daily support, particularly in managing student activities and ensuring that snacks and dinner are served to students at the scheduled times.
- Ability to support several afterschool sites based on program needs.
- Record daily attendance of students and monitor attendance rates. Inform the Afterschool Coordinator/Site Manager where patterns of excessive absenteeism are noted.
- Lead and supervise children’s activities. Assign an adult to accompany and supervise students during enrichment activities.
- Assist with homework help of individual students. Keep appropriate records on completion of homework. Communicate with parents any issues regarding completion of homework. When necessary, make recommendations to the site manager for more advanced student assistance in completing homework and grasping homework-related academic concepts.
- Supervise meals (snacks and Kids’ Café).
- Escort children to and from special activities.
- Assist with encouraging manners and maintaining discipline.
- Attend mandatory group leader meetings as scheduled by site manager and participate in a collaborative manner.
- Maintain open lines of communication and collaboration between:
- Resource Coordinator, Site manager and Specialists.
- Special Program Providers such as consultants, tutors, and parents.
- School leadership, such as Principals and Assistant Principals.
- Submit prompt and accurate time sheets.
- Respond to updates required for background checks as notified by the Central Office.
- Complete 10 hours annually (July 1 – June 30) Ohio Approved training and ensure it reflects in your Ohio Professional Registry Profile.
- Other professional duties, expertise, consultation, and good judgment will also be required for effective problem solving as unanticipated issues arise. Additionally, training and professional development opportunities will be available to the employee to broaden his/her skills and competencies.
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