After School Program Lead

Description :

Job Description : School Age Program Lead

Position Title : School Age Program Lead

Reports To : Program Coordinator or Center Director

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The School Age Program Lead is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining an engaging and developmentally appropriate after school program for elementary school-age children. The Program Lead supports the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of each child while ensuring compliance with all state licensing rules, safety standards, and VHFLC policies. The Program Lead provides active supervision of children and oversees any assigned assistants or volunteers. When the Program Coordinator is not present, the Program Lead maintains responsibility for ensuring the programs compliance with all applicable rules and licensing conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate daily activities and curriculum that promote the overall development and learning of school-age children.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and social growth.
• Ensure all materials and activities are age-appropriate, inclusive, and culturally responsive.
• Establish and maintain consistent routines and positive guidance practices that promote responsibility and respect.
• Provide active, direct supervision of assigned groups of children at all times.
• Supervise and support assistant program leaders and volunteers, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Monitor indoor and outdoor environments to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with state and organizational health and safety standards.
• Respond promptly to childrens needs, including administering basic first aid and completing required incident or injury reports.
• Maintain compliance with Oregon licensing rules and all conditions of the programs certification.
• Communicate effectively and positively with families, sharing regular updates on their childs progress and experiences.
• Maintain accurate attendance, incident, and program records as required by licensing and organizational standards.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and reliability within the program and across the organization.

Supervision Requirements

A School Age Program Lead is responsible for :

The Program Lead reports to the Program Coordinator or Center Director and ensures that all program activities align with organizational standards and Oregon state licensing requirements.

Requirements : Qualifications

Option 1 :

At least 60 hours of experience working in a school-age program AND

Completion of 20 clock hours of training within the past five years focused on school-age child care, including :

Option 2 :

Option 3 :

An Associates degree or higher in one of the following fields :

Option 4 :

Additional Requirements :

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Compensation details : 19-22 Hourly Wage

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