After School Leader, #1340: Ingenium Barack Obama Charter School, Compton, CA

Extended Learning Program Leader
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Extended Learning Program Leader Schedule: 22 hrs/week
Job Type: Part-time, 11-month FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Extended Learning Program Manager 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

Employment type
Part time 11-Month

Work arrangement
No