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General Position Description
The School Age Classroom Leader is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. School Age Classroom Leaders must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The School Age Classroom Leader must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide school age assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement educational school age program by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, physical, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Assist and facilitate the successful completion of child’s homework.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, daily reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Lead by example; encourage the school age team success through modeling and coaching.
- Supervise school age leader assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Ensure all program policies and state regulations are met.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain both personal and staff professional development plans to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Be willing to drive a 15 passanger van to and from school, and fieldtrips.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
- Must have a valid Nebraska Drivers License. With an impeccable driving record.
Must meet one of the following requirements:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education or child/youth development
- Have a Child Development Associate Credential
- Hold an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or child/youth development.
- 1500 verified clock hours of experience in organized group activities for young children as indicated by a positive reference from a former employer or supervisor. Or submit a written plan for Department approval to acquire at least three credit hours or 45 clock hours of training.
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