Lead Program Aide (9240)

Schedule/Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

This position is responsible for:

Serves as the lead worker to Program Aides in the absence of the supervisor; assists in training new staff on applicable policies and procedures; handles emergencies and escalated customer service related issues. Assists with the supervision of children participating in activities provided within the RJKCCC, such as: Education, Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in training employees in the proper policies and procedures related to children's play care activities.

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Organizes and implements a range of program services and activities for children; provides periodic activity reports.
• Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques; promotes good sportsmanship.
• Supervises and monitors children during recreational and athletic activities; observes, monitors, and supervises children on the playground.
• Participates in staff meetings to maintain awareness of program activities.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the RJKCCC facilities and grounds.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Health Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!
• High school diploma or G.E.D., AND
• Six months experience working with children in educational, fitness, arts, crafts and other activities in a similar environment, with some supervisory experience preferred OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid state driver's license
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Infant/Child CPR Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled