After School Group Leaders

After School Group Leaders

Watauga County Schools

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Individual must be at least 18 years of age.
• Individual will also be required to complete additional training as required by North Carolina Child Care regulations.

• Ensure the safety of all students participating in the after school program through conscious, active supervision and consistent behavior management and discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining student attendance and notifying the Program Coordinator if a student is absent or missing from an activity.
• Ensure that students are picked up by an authorized parent/guardian.
• Reporting any incidents or accidents immediately to the Program Coordinator and/or to any other persons as directed by the Program Coordinator. Report all injuries or incidents to the parent or guardian each day. Documentation of accident or incidents.
• Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to appropriate school personnel and the Department of Social Services.
• Supervise a group of up to 20 students.
• Correspond with students in a face‑to‑face manner, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, and making them feel welcome and comfortable.
• Complete, post, and carry out weekly activity plans and taking into consideration the particular interests of students in the group. Ensure appropriateness of the activity and monitor student engagement. Activity plans should conform to licensing/SACERS standards and include approved educational, recreational, and enrichment activities that are both staff led and self‑directed.
• Organize, set up, and clean up activities and equipment. Cleaning and sanitizing tables, equipment, and after school space as directed by licensing guidelines. Ensure that students, staff, and other employees/volunteers follow appropriate hand washing guidelines.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, supervisors, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders. Notify the Program Coordinator with concerns and suggestions for improvement. Ensure that the Program Coordinator, classroom teachers, parents/guardians apprised of the student's progress and behavior.
• Learn and follow all policies and procedures of the program, including applicable school policies and procedures.

Normal working hours for the After School Group Leaders are Monday through Friday, 2:15 pm – 6:00 pm on school days. Prefer individuals who are available five (5) days per week; those with limited availability are also encouraged to apply. Group Leaders will report to work at 11:45 am on scheduled early dismissal days, and will work additional hours as directed for training, staff meetings, and other special situations.

Group Leaders are required to work in the Holiday/Snow Day program at Hardin Park Elementary School on inclement weather days and holidays outlined the school calendar.

Entry level

Part-time

• Education and Training
• Primary and Secondary Education