Program Leader, After-School All-Stars

Posted by After-School All-Stars on August 17, 2015

Posted on: July 24, 2015

Position: NOW HIRING PASSIONATE AND TALENTED PROGRAM LEADERS!

Do you love working with kids? Are you interested in teaching your passion to students? Are you a kid at heart? AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! Now seeking Program Leaders to teach art, dance, drama, cooking, step, jewelry making, fitness, spoken word, music and more!

After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is one of the leading national after-school program providers in the country. Our comprehensive school-based programs combine activities and learning to help build the knowledge and skills children need to succeed, both in school and in life.

ASAS Philadelphia is seeking part-time program leaders to work directly with middle school students in an engaging after-school program. Program leaders must be energetic, youth-focused, and passionate about providing high quality programming to Philadelphia youth. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a great personality, passionate about serving youth in an educational setting, with the ability to mentor middle school students. The program leader’s mission is to ensure that youth have a positive and fun after-school experience, and are crucial to a successful after-school program.

Position: Program Leader

Reports to: Site Coordinator

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Work Hours: This is a part time position. Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Compensation: $12-15/hour depending on experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

The part-time Program Leader, under the direction of the Site Coordinator and Program Manager, is responsible for the daily implementation of the After-School All-Stars program model:

Curriculum Development:

• Prepare and plan activities that reflect the interests of students, showcase your talents and hobbies, and that are in alignment with our school’s academic enrichment requirements
• Plan and create daily classes, weekly lesson plans, which are delivered over the span of an 8-10 week session
• Participate in professional development experiences designed to support your growth as a leader of young people, a mentor, and instructor in the classroom
• Assist in planning end-of-session culminating/celebratory events designed to showcase student work and achievement
• Responsible for planning the use of teaching materials, supplies, and resources ordered in a timely manner

Youth Supervision:

• Provide safe and supervised activities for student participants
• Teaching responsibilities require your presence on campus from Monday thru Friday from 3:00-6:00pm
• Using the ASAS approach of positive youth discipline, help students take ownership of their actions and grow from consequences of such actions
• Provide a healthy snack to students

Facilitation:

• Work in conjunction with the Program Manager and fellow Program Leaders to ensure that program activities are exciting and relevant to youth, as well as organized and well-thought out
• Support ongoing student recruitment and promotion of the program
• Maintain a strong connection with students to better understand their interests so as to plan and offer activities that keep them engaged throughout your session
• Responsible for preparing supplies, materials, and any other items to ensure your classes and activities keeps youth engaged and coming back to program daily
• Create and maintain an inviting, safe and respectful environment, maintaining a clean classroom, auditorium, and other areas where the program is held
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with school staff, partners, students and parents

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate attendance data and reports
• Submit required data on time and accurately

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