Extended Learning Program Leader
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Extended Learning Program Leader Schedule: 22 hrs/week
Job Type: Part-time, 12-month FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Principal Pay: $21/hr, Starting; Salary Schedule
Special: May require weekend work, nights
Department Code : 2100 Classified Instructional
and early mornings, as needed
ABOUT INGENIUM SCHOOLS
Ingenium Schools creates communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning with the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates charter schools serving students throughout Los Angeles.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Program Leaders are responsible for delivering enriching extended learning curriculum to students enrolled in the extended learning program. Program leaders must be independent and responsible workers who conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, setting an example for children, parents and co-workers by reflecting the schools core values of relationships, equity, transparency, communication and mutual respect. The person selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the ELP Manager and will be responsible for providing an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the Extended Learning Programs (ELP).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES:
Adhere to policies as stated in the Ingenium Schools Policies and Procedures Manual and in subsequent Ingenium Schools trainings and meetings
Attend weekly staff meetings as required
Deliver enriching curriculum to students, adhering to extended learning program schedule
Track student academic progress to ensure the program is resulting in academic success for students enrolled
Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers.
Maintain open communication with the ELP Manager
Initiate and maintain positive relationships with school staff including principal, office staff, custodial staff and teachers of key importance to the extended learning programs
Keep a consistent headcount on all children present at site; communicate changes with all other staff
Assist in maintaining clean-up schedules; including janitorial duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the school facility
Comply with the “checks and balances” system to ensure that clean-up is done EVERYDAY
Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, absences and emergency information on each child
Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of the children and staff
Maintain all supplies, equipment and materials; inform the Site Manger when new/additional supplies are needed
Ensure that all staff and children are respectful of school property; ensure all school rules are followed
Timely document and report all safety instances/violations to the Site Manager
Provide academic assistance, intervention support, and recreational programming to a group of children
Develop, create and implement academic, recreational, and enrichment activities
Supervise assigned students to ensure that students are safe and the program operates in an organized and effective manner
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support Ingenium Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the Code of Conduct
Responsibilities When Interacting with Children
Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect
Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding them; firmly and consistently enforce the rules; ensure that logical consequences are applied evenly and without bias
Express clear expectations and hold children accountable for adhering to them
Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility
Responsibilities When Interacting with Parents
Positively identify parents before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them)
Introduce yourself to parents and communicate with them regularly regarding program information, schedule changes, and permission slips
Communicate on a daily basis regarding the behavior of their children positive and negative (make sure to have parents review and sign corrective behavior reports)
Encourage parents to participate or volunteer in special events or on field trips
Express appreciation for parent interest in their child’s participation in the program
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or General Equivalent
2-4 years of experience and/ or Associate Degree, in early childhood education and/or
development highly
Experience working with children of varied ages highly
CPR and First Aid Certification (training given, if needed)
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in the following areas:
Planning and implementing age appropriate, enriching lessons and activities
Supervising youth and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program
Meeting program goals as outlined in the Ingenium Schools Policies and Procedures Manual, and ASP Program
Keeping confidences, loyalties and practice
Being reliable and maintaining attendance and punctuality
Working a flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning
Exercising mature judgment and sound decision
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Learning, following and enforcing campus and Ingenium Schools guidelines related to internal policies and procedures
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lift 40 pounds using proper technique
Must have adequate vision to effectively review documents in varied formats e.g. paper and digital
Must have adequate hearing to respond to and interact with the public
Ability to stand for up to 5 hours
Ability to run up to 100 yards
Ability to maintain regular attendance
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
This person will present a competent and positive image of Ingenium
Schools through the professional and safe coordination of all extended learning programming, measured by completion of the key areas of responsibility and continuous improvement of the systems.
In addition, this person will exhibit and represent behaviors consistent with the expectations within the Ingenium Schools competency guidelines listed below:
Accepts and demonstrates the school values
Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community service
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and experiences
Builds rapport and relates well to others
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another
Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better student experience
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for all stakeholders
Pursues self-development that enhances job and self
Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change cycle