Group Leader

Kids’ Place is an after-school and summer program serving children ages 5 through 14. We are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care and are proud to be a Christian, faith-based program committed to nurturing both the hearts and minds of the children we serve.

Our summer program runs for 7 weeks, with each week centered around a fun, exciting, and enriching theme filled with engaging activities.

We are seeking individuals who:

• Have a heart for working with children
• Actively practices the Christian faith and demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Have a desire to share the Gospel and invest in young lives

If you are interested in serving in Christian ministry through a summer program and/or an after-school setting, we encourage you to review the job description below.

Group Leader Requirements for Hire:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 months experience working with school age children
• If no Bachelor’s degree is held, a high school diploma plus 6 months experience working with school-age children will be required including 3 months of supervised experience in a school- age child care program.
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Able to handle crisis situations
• Knowledge of the Christian faith

Reports to:  Site Coordinator and Director

General Function: Group Leaders are responsible for providing a warm and nurturing environment, planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and supervising children and assistant staff.

Responsibilities:

• Works with other staff and volunteers as part of the program team.
• Maintain the safety and well-being of children in the program at all times including transition times.
• Accountable for children at all times and keeps track of attendance.
• Supervises and manages children’s behavior and interacts with children in both small and large group settings.
• Supervises assistant teachers and volunteers.
• Plans and implements age-appropriate and enriching activities for children in the program (clubs).
• Submits lesson plans, lists of needed supplies, and any other documents requested by Site Coordinator or Director in a timely manner (clubs).
• Informs Site Coordinator or Director of issues regarding (but not limited to) behavior, child development/well-being, and parent comments.
• Helps with daily set-up of activities, supplies, and program site as requested and as needed.
• Helps with daily clean-up of the program site as requested and as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.