Extended Day Program Group Leader

About the position:

Extended Day Program (EDP) Group Leaders serve as the primary teacher for students during our before school, after school and summer programming. They design and implement engaging and fun academic learning experiences aligned to our daytime programming. EDP Group Leaders are part-time E.L. Haynes employees who work closely with daytime staff in service of our overall school mission and graduate profile. 

EDP staff work up to 30 hours between the hours of 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

You will:

• Develop a positive, supportive, productive classroom environment and implement engaging daily activities for all students;
• Lead the internalization and implementation of lesson plans aligned with our daytime academic and social emotional program;
• Prepare learning materials that supplement the standard school day; 
• Establish efficient classroom routines and procedures to ensure a safe learning environment;
• Collaborate consistently with colleagues, school administration, and families; share updates with families and staff about student engagement and performance;
• Proactively adhere to policies and procedures, making the safety and care of students the primary focus;
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making skills; meet assigned deadlines; 
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service; maintain open, professional, and constructive communication with students, colleagues, and families;
• Participate in regular professional learning opportunities to develop and expand skill;
• Communicate and partner with families, sharing regular updates on student learning during extended day programming;
• Complete all necessary Childcare compliance requirements and trainings; and 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You have: 

• A belief that all children, from every background, must receive an excellent education, and are able to reach high levels of academic achievement;
• An associate degree (or higher) in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies or a closely related field; or a Bachelors degree in any field  and one year of supervised occupational experience working with children;
• Experience with elementary and/or middle school-aged children;
• A commitment to continuing to grow and learn professionally;
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and families from racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds;
• Self-motivation and initiative, especially when juggling competing priorities;
• Ability to build and sustain a positive and supportive academic-focused classroom culture; 
• Proactive and strong written and oral communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-through; and
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

You might also have: 

• Oral and/or written proficiency in Spanish.