A Family, School, or General Case Manager coordinates the delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs. Provide limited counseling to client and their family.
HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
(ELOP)
CLASS LEADER - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the ELOP Director, Site Coordinator, or designee, assist in the daily activities of school-aged children in an assigned after-school extended day program; assist in planning and implementing activities; monitor and supervise children in classroom and outdoor activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Child development principles of TK and/or elementary school age children; District rules, regulations, laws, and policies governing child care programs; and ELOP policies and procedures. General computer skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a safe, caring, positive and interesting learning environment for students in an assigned before and/or after-school extended day program; prepare materials and supplies for daily activities; take attendance. Serve as a role model and develop positive social behaviors of children; support and reinforce positive student behaviors according to established procedures. Receive and greet parents, students, and personnel and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel. Work with faculty and staff to provide a positive and supportive team atmosphere and learning environment. Communicate with parents regarding students. Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Assist children with homework/academic assignments; explain questions and enhance student understanding of homework as needed. Provide routine first aid to injured students according to established procedures as needed. Escort children to and from classrooms as assigned. Maintain sign-in/out sheets accurately at all times Lead and supervise students in various classroom activities including games, art projects, crafts, projects and related activities; supervise students in outdoor activities; Assist in the preparation of snacks for children; assist in moving playground equipment as assigned. Comply with mandated reporting requirements. Collaborate with Site Coordinator to develop appropriate indoor and outdoor learning and recreational activities for children.
EDUCATION
Pass required mathematics, reading and writing proficiency examination; or have two years of college (48 units) or an A.A. degree (or higher); or have passed the
CBEST. 24
Early Childhood Education (ECE) units from an accredited college, or Child Development permit preferred.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Standing or walking much of the time with some bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and sitting on the floor. Correctly lift at least 50 pounds alone or more with assistance, and move children on and off play structures. Supervise and participate with children and staff on holiday and summer excursions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work environment includes working directly with children. There are a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the employee must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. The employee must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. The job entails potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes; exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases; and for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
LICENSES
Possession of a valid California driver's license, if required. Possession of current First Aid and CPR cards.
