Description:
The Group Leader provides active and supportive leadership to the Afterschool Program under the management of the assigned FamiliesFORWARD Afterschool Coordinator/Site Manager.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Monitor daily attendance of adults assigned to work in designated groupings under the supervision of the group leader (adult: adherence to starting and ending times).
• 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 Annual Letters of Interest, Contact Information and any other information updates required by the Central Office with respect to the yearly renewal of the Letter of Agreement with FamiliesFORWARD.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, with Associates Degree or higher desired.
• Must be able to pass local and federal background checks as well as pass a pre-employment drug screening.