After School Program Leader

ASEP’s Program Leader is essential to the everyday success of ASEP as an organization and program.

The responsibilities of a Program Leader include leading and supervising ASEP TK-5th grade students in a classroom setting and on the playground. This position requires curriculum building, facilitating both in doors and outdoor activities, implementing developmentally appropriate classroom management procedures and vigilantly supervising ASEP students at all times.
 

The ideal Program Leader will take initiative, offer creative solutions and assist in the efficient and timely execution of all daily activities and procedures. They will be emphatic, flexible and task orientated. They will also seize opportunities to take leadership of their group’s safety, planning captivating activities, and proactively communicating concerns to Program Managers.

Reports to: Site Coordinator and Assistant Site Coordinator

Duties of a Program Leader
● Be highly alert, focused and take proactive, preventative measures to keep all students safe
● Plan and implement theme‐based lesson plans that support enrichment, creativity, and age‐appropriate
learning
● Develop and maintain positive teacher-students and peer relationships
● Generate and implement classroom management procedures for all activities and transitions
● Use classroom management strategies such as attention getters, proximity and directness, and praise in
public and criticize in private
● Be an active participant in group, staff and professional development meetings and provide innovative
ideas to the organization
● Take initiative to complete tasks such as (but not limited to)
○ Organizing and maintaining group supplies and storage areas
○ Conducting accurate daily attendance and monitoring sign‐in sheets
○ Addressing behavior concerns in the classroom and on the yard
● Maintain day-school classrooms clean, organized and adhere to classroom rules set by day-school
● Communicate, with a respectful and positive attitude, with ASEP Team, Parents/Guardians,
Day-School Staff and other Community members

● Proactively grasp and communicate concerns to the appropriate party
Skills
● Demonstrate maturity and professionalism when dealing with children and sensitive issues
● Ability to remain calm, collected, and solution‐focused
● Strong organization, time management, and punctuality
● Flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to unexpected situations
● Interest in growing within the organization and contributing to a positive team culture
● Ability to build positive, professional relationships with coworkers and managers
● A sense of humor and a positive attitude
Equity & Inclusion Statement
ASEP is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all students,
families, and staff. We value diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, and we encourage
applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and lived experiences to apply. We believe that
representation and belonging strengthen our community and enrich the experiences of the children we
serve.

Minimum Qualifications
● Ideal candidates have a background in education with an A.A or A.S or at least 48 education units.
● Practical experience working with children in group or educational settings, whether through
child‐care employment, school programs, internships, or volunteer work
● Interest in working with children and supporting their development
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively
● Ability to engage with children in a positive, caring, and developmentally appropriate manner.
● Must be at least 18 years of age.
● Fingerprint and Department of Justice clearance
● TB clearance