Extended Learning Group Leader

POSITION: Extended Learning Group Leader

Do you love working with children?  Are you looking for a part time job?  The Extended Day Program is located in every Fort Bend ISD elementary school campus and is the before and after school care program for students in grades K-5.  Extended Day provides a supportive climate and safe environment for children to flourish while fulfilling Fort Bend ISD's mission.  Come join our team!   

This job is for you if:

• You love children!   Maybe you are majoring in education and want to be a teacher.  Maybe you have spent years babysitting family members, neighbors or friends - why not get paid for it!  Come share your passion with the children in our program.
• You are fun, creative and love helping others!  You love working with children and seeing them reach their fullest potential and exposing them to things they never even knew about.  Teaching a child something new makes you really feel good!
• You think on your feet.  You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. 
• You can share great ideas with kids, in a way that they can relate to it, and have a lot of energy while doing it!
• You enjoy working as a member of a team.  You are motivated and driven and like to take on new challenges!  
• If this is you, come work with us where we make a difference in the lives of children every day!

 QUALIFICATIONS:

? High school diploma or GED required

? Previous experience working with children (preferred)

? Ability to provide positive behavior management technique and developmentally appropriate activities for approximately 15 children (required)

JOB GOAL:

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, the Extended Learning Group Leader supervises students and engages them in developmentally appropriate enrichment activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide a safe and secure environment for all students in Extended Learning programs.

2. Adhere to all procedures and expectations outlined in district and program handbooks.

3. Lead a group of 15-20 children with diverse needs and abilities.

4. Communicate clearly, effectively, and in a positive manner with children, parents and other district personnel as prescribed by the program's expectations.

5. Assist the Site Coordinator in implementation of program designed curriculum.

6. Maintain all required certifications and meet annual training requirements.

7. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (i.e., staff development, curriculum development, program committees).

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

SALARY RANGE:

Part-time position - $11.51/hour - Afternoon hours - Averages 18.5 hours/week

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to work safely in an environment containing biological conditions which may be hazardous (such as bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases). Work is also performed outside and on field trips.