• After School Activity Leader

    Schenectady Jewish Community Center (Schenectady, NY)


    AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY LEADER

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Schenectady JCC - Schenectady, NY

    Position Type

    Part Time

     

    Salary Range

     

    $16.25 - $16.75 Hourly

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

    Description

    Position Summary:

    The After School Activity Leader is responsible for working with Site Directors to create an inviting environment for children during after school hours. You will be expected to engage with children, assist and/or lead various activities, actively supervise children, and ultimately present yourself as a positive role model.

     

    (Available Hours: Monday - Friday 1:30 pm-6 pm, may vary)

     

    Rate of pay based on experience.

    Responsibilities & Duties:

    + Forming a positive working relationship with the school and JCC personnel.

    + Ensuring excellent & diverse programming.

    + Forming relationships with children and parents.

    + Responsible for health and safety of children.

    + Keeping the site clean and organized.

    + Maintaining accurate daily attendance records.

    + Communicating issues with the supervisor.

    + Responsible for following rules of the site including lock up and cleaning procedures.

    + Attending monthly staff trainings.

    + Implementation of behavior management strategies.

    Additional Responsibilities:

    Throughout the school year, when Niskayuna schools are closed, the JCC offers Vacation Day Programming at the JCC. You will be asked to work during those days. When schools are closed or have half days, you may be assigned to report to work earlier than your scheduled shift. The Activity Leader will be required to work six vacation days throughout the school year. It is mandatory to attend staff trainings and site director meetings.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + 1 year of experience working with school age children.

    + Must have a high school diploma or GED.

    + Must be approved by NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

    + A positive, upbeat spirit, “can do” attitude and a great sense of fun!

     

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This document is not to be considered a contract for employment nor a guarantee of continued employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to describe the current functions and requirements of the position. The job description may change at any time based on business needs and/or job reorganization.