Afterschool Program LeaderAt — Delhaven Community Center

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains a professional attitude at all times.
Treats all School Admin, Supervisors, peers and children with dignity and respect.
Greets parents and children with salutations and smiles.
Assist in program planning/lesson planning.
Report any safety concerns to designated personnel.
Prepare written reports as required.
Maintain program supplies and materials.
Works with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
Helps to maintain a neat and organized classroom.
Supervises and actively engages with student activities to ensure safety at all times.
Reports to the Director any problem which may occur with the children.
Participates in snack distribution
Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of day, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult.
Participates in recommended training programs and other aspects of professional growth, maintaining current knowledge of early childhood practice.
Perform other duties as assigned by the site coordinator or program director.

Tasks:

Shadow staff during lesson planning, then contribute one or two activity ideas.
Assist in setting up and organizing classroom materials before activities.
Help supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, ensuring safety and engagement.
Distribute snacks and monitor cleanup routines.
Support dismissal by helping match children with their designated adults.
Report any concerns about safety, behavior, or program materials to the site coordinator.
Keep written notes or reflections on daily experiences and what was learned.
Participate in staff meetings and training session, taking notes on key practices.
Assist with special projects (holiday events, crafts, tutoring, or enrichment activities).
Assist students with homework completion

Training:

General orientation-
Training in Active Supervision
SEL Implementation
Lesson Planning
Mandated Reporting

Learning Outcome:

Professionalism & Communication
Demonstrate a professional attitude in interactions with children, families, peers, and supervisors.
Practice clear, respectful communication with staff, students, and parents.
Develop confidence in greeting and engaging families at arrival and dismissal.

Program & Lesson Planning
Understand the basics of program/lesson planning for afterschool settings.
Contribute ideas for activities that are age-appropriate, engaging, and safe.
Reflect on how lesson planning supports both academic and social development.

Safety & Supervision
Recognize and report potential safety concerns.
Actively engage with students while maintaining a safe environment.
Learn proper dismissal and accountability procedures to ensure children leave safely.

Teamwork & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with staff to support a positive program culture.
Demonstrate reliability and responsibility as part of a team.
Show flexibility by assisting with varied tasks as directed.

Program Operations & Organization
Assist in maintaining classroom organization and program supplies.
Gain experience in snack distribution and transitions between activities.
Develop basic record-keeping and reporting skills.

Professional Growth
Participate in training sessions and apply early childhood/youth development practices.
Reflect on personal growth as an emerging professional in education/youth services.
Understand the importance of continuous learning in child development careers.