Job Title: Extended Day Program Group Leader
Department: Community Education
Report To: EDP Site Supervisor/Program Administrator
Salary Guide: Non-Affiliate E; 10-month; salaried
Prepared Date: 10 January 2023

Position Summary: The Extended Day Program Group Leader assists with initiating, coordinating and implementing activities in the Community Education Extended Day Program.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or will be working toward completion with 15 credits in education and/or related subjects. Minimum of three years experience related to school age programming. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have leadership skills, the ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision and demonstrates experience with independent, as well as ongoing projects and tasks in a timely manner. Individual must be able to successfully uphold the district’s vision and mission statement while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude as a role model and team member.

Essential Duties: The Extended Day Program Group Leader has the responsibilities and performs the duties commonly associated with this position, including, but not exclusive of, the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, and the terms of all employment agreements, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Site Supervisor and/or Program Administrator and staff in developing and executing an after school program that correlates to the district wide strategic goals.
• Works with Site Supervisor to initiate, coordinate, lead and evaluate new curricula ideas.
• Assist in evaluating quality of programming and makes recommendations as necessary.
• Assists in the creation of monthly activity and snack calendars. Submits them to Community Education Program Administrator in Site Supervisor’s absence.
• Recommends the purchase of materials and assists in maintaining sufficient supplies to ensure quality programming on a daily basis within specified budget.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized storage and work area.
• Complete required safety drills in Site Supervisors absence.
• Aid in creating welcoming environment for students, staff and program parents rich with information and important communications.
• Maintain regular communication with EDP Site Supervisor.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and the implementation of EDP full-day coverage (when schools are closed). Full days include scheduled vacation days, holidays and in-service days.
• Participate in ongoing training opportunities and continuing education workshops.
• Participate in all required staff meetings (i.e. site meetings, full staff, in-service, etc).
• Maintain positive relationship with host school’s principals, main office staff and teachers.
• Report all concerns regarding incidents (HIB, site safety, etc.) to Site Supervisor and/or Program Administrator.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion when communicating with staff, children, parents, Site Supervisor, Program Administrator, and Community Education office.
• Act as program lead in Site Supervisor’s absence.
• Conduct himself or herself in a professional manner at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in supervising all staff and students related to specific Extended Day Program location.

Actively supervise all program areas when children are present. Oversee the safety and whereabouts of the children at all times, providing a safe, interactive program.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Proficiency in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Genesis Employee Portal, and Student Information System.

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands include the ability to move safely about the program space, stand for prolonged periods, bend and lift up to 20 pounds at a time. Ability to operate a computer and/or other office machinery. Must be able to securely file confidential documents. Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing via technology devices or handwritten correspondence. The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities through an interactive process of determining essential duty task completion options.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10-month salaried position. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education.

The information contained in this job description is reviewed and approved by the Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements evolve. This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.

NEW JERSEY FIRST ACT

New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The West Windsor-Plainsboro School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.