OPPORTUNITY
Our ideal candidate for After School Program Leader must possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The position is responsible for the daily operations of the after school program for students from Kindergarten through Middle School including: maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere, providing occasional help with homework, tending to behavioral issues when any arise, acting as liaison between parents and school staff. Experience working in a school setting is ideal.
MAIN DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Program Implementation
- Daily room set-up and clean-up of materials/equipment regularly throughout each afternoon and at the end of each program day
- Manage student's after school schedules in connection with enrichment programming
- Develop and lead activities that include but are not limited to indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, and science to be led with groups of students
- Bring innovative ideas for instruction and care, and collaborate with the Director and ASP Team to plan and implement
- Provide student supervision at all times during program hours
- Student check-in and tracking of student attendance
- Actively engage with students during in-person program hours, such as assist students with homework help, supervise play time, and support individual student creative projects
- Assist students with conflict resolution when needed
- Provide leadership, positive energy, and good spirit for students, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual students
- Work directly with ASP Team to create a safe, warm, fun, and inclusive environment both in the classroom and on the yards/playgrounds
- Collaborate with the Director/Assistant Director of Auxiliary and ASP Team in support of program growth and development
- Communicate with school faculty and staff to support the holistic development of students
- Attend training and meetings as required to support personal and team development in partnership with school faculty and staff
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable
- Have professional demeanor and emotional maturity
- Knowledge of Youth Development principles, including positive behavior management
- Build rapport and communicate well with others
- Take initiative and work effectively with others
- TB clearance
- Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance from the Dept. of Social Service
- First Aid and CPR Certified (valued but not required)
- Fluent in Mandarin (valued but not required)
Skills Required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Punctual, responsible, and reliable
- Professional demeanor and emotional maturity
- Knowledge of Youth Development principles, including positive behavior management
- Ability to build rapport and communicate well with others
- Take initiative and work effectively with others
- TB clearance
- Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance from the Dept. of Social Service
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Fluency in Mandarin
- Experience working in a school setting
What We Do
The Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent, co-educational school in San Francisco offering a preschool through Grade 8 Chinese-English dual language immersion program. Established in 1981, it was the first school in the United States to provide Mandarin immersion education. The school focuses on academic excellence, cultural integration, and international programs, utilizing technology to enhance student learning within its curriculum.
