Group Worker
Reports to External/Internal
Club Learn Coordinator or Site Administrator
Essential Functions:
1.
Responsible
for planning, documenting and implementing enriching, age-appropriate
educational, social and recreational activities for school-age children, under
assigned supervisor.
2.
Responsible
for maintaining a safe environment which is conducive to the development of the
children’s creative abilities and enhancing their physical and mental
development.
3.
Responsible
for implementing rules regarding respectful use of borrowed space and
equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Demonstrates
and instructs participants in activities such as active sports, group dances
and games, arts and crafts, and dramatic play as indicated by lesson plans.
2.
Organizes
and leads a group of children in activities that meet the interest of both
individuals and group members using Activities Club curriculum.
3.
Provides
access for children to be creative in science, nature, and nutrition curricula
and materials through weekly activities.
4.
Cooperates
and collaborates with other in-house staff, Chicago Public Schools, or other
organizations’ faculty and staff members in the development of joint
activities.
5.
Provides
leadership, supervision and training to Aides assigned to Club Learn.
6.
Performs
administrative duties such as recording children’s daily attendance and meal
participation, as assigned.
7.
Understands
and implements all rules and assignments regarding use of borrowed space and
equipment, and respects same.
8.
Understands
and implements the Developmental Assets model of the SEARCH Institute.
9.
Participates
in Center-wide events, programs and celebrations as required.
10.
Participates
in supervision meetings and workshops within the Center and outside (if
applicable).
11.
Participates
in 40 hours of staff development training per year.
12.
Performs
other duties as assigned.
Position Specifications:
At least one year of
accredited college or university with six semester hours or equivalent quarter
hours in courses related directly to child development for school age children
is required. Two years of direct
experience in school age program and 6 credit hours in child development will
be considered. Good communication and
interpersonal skills. Current driver’s
license required. Bilingual/bicultural
English/Spanish preferred. Ability to pass a background check
and if required the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
fingerprint and background check. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
Revised: 3-2006
If
you meet the above-mentioned qualifications please send your resume to Mr.
Hernandez via fax number (312) 226-2248 or email to vhernandez@gadshillcenter.org.