Lead Teacher / Early Childhood Center

QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• Must be 21 years of age or high school graduate
• Requires the ability to work well and communicate with supervisory staff, children, and parents.
• Requires skills in directing and conducting recreational activities to engage youth in programs.
• Must pass a background screening for child care workers.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Site Director, Counselors will implement recreational activities with groups of up to 16 students. They will work as a member of a team to implement age-appropriate learning and enrichment activities. Counselors will serve as positive role models by displaying positive behaviors encouraging students to respect themselves as well as others.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Shows initiative, resourcefulness and sound judgment in developing activities for children whenever there is free time and there is a need for unscheduled activities.
• Shows respect for children and requires respect from children.
• Shows respect for supervisors and peers.
• Takes an active role in making sure that program objectives are met.
• Puts safety and security of children first, never leaving children unattended or in harm’s way and respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
• Supervises games and sports activities, without participating in horseplay with children or peers.
• Accompanies children on buses when en route to and from field trips to ensure children’s safety and maintain appropriate behavior.
• Sets a positive example for children to follow.
• Serves as a role model for children by leading and supervising children’s activities, setting a positive example, and showing respect to others.
• Observes children’s behavior and applies appropriate behavior-management techniques. Alerts Site Director or Teachers of excessive behavior problems.
• Does not become physical with children or attempt to impose discipline.
• Informs and alerts the Site Director or teacher to any incident that is out of the ordinary that may require attention or intervention.
• Makes recommendations to Site Director on behalf of children deserving of positive reinforcement, recognition, and/or discipline.
• Participates in meeting with Site Directors to discuss issues specific to the site, demonstrating teamwork and cooperation.
• Demonstrates professionalism when interacting with children, parents, Site Director, teachers, volunteers, visitors, etc. ensuring that each person is treated with dignity and respect.
• Adheres to all Swope Corridor Renaissance policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations.

HOW TO APPLY:

Download the application and return the completed form via email to Robin Winfrey at HR@scr-upperroom.org or in person at 300 E. 39th Street, Suite 4A, KCMO 64111

For more information, please contact Kris Collins, our Director of Educational Programs at kcollins@scr-upperroom.org.