Youth Leader - Licensed Program - KK
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate individual and group activities supporting child engagement, assist students with homework, and lead arts and crafts while maintaining required ratios. Oversee day-to-day operations by keeping program spaces clutter-free, completing janitorial tasks, and ensuring visual and auditory supervision of all students. Apply appropriate disciplinary strategies and communicate concerns to the Site Director, while providing daily updates to parents regarding their child's progress. Maintain strong relationships with school sites, parents, and staff by adhering to agency policies and Title 22 regulations. Work effectively across all program service areas to support program goals and ensure the safety, security, and well-being of enrolled children.
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Completion, with passing grades, of 12 semester units in Child Development or related fields
- Completion, with passing grades, of (6) units of Child Development or related field AND currently enrolled in the other (6) units of Child Development or related fields
- Related fields can include: Recreation, Art/Theater, Music, Dance, Physical Education, Human Services/Social Welfare (Nursing, Psychology, Sociology or Home Economics)
- Elementary/Middle School teacher credential courses or ECE/CD or School Age units
- Passing grade is considered a C or higher
- Minimum of 6 months experience working, volunteering and/or interning in a child care setting
- Demonstrated ability in sports, special interests, hobbies, and/or arts & crafts
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Ability to lead a group of students in activities
- Reliable transportation
- Fingerprint Clearance
- Health screening (no older than 1 year)
- TB test results (no older than 1 year)
- Immunization records for Measles, Pertussis and annual Influenza (or sign an annual declination declining the Influenza shot)
- Valid EMSA Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certification within 30 days of hire
- Ability to actively supervise and roam designated areas at all times to ensure a direct line of sight of all students, including but not limited to: Standing, walking, and moving for extended periods of time throughout the shift
- In the case of elopement, or a student leaving their designated area, the ability to promptly follow and safely return the student to their designated area
- Ability to operate a vehicle
- High energy needed with the ability to balance multiple high-stress tasks
- Ability to work in a noisy and outdoor environment
- Ability to travel throughout the county with the flexibility required to meet job duties
- Ability to lift and carry up to twenty pounds
- Ability to operate a computer
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