Assistant Group Supervisor – PT & FT Available
Statement of General Purpose The Assistant Group Supervisor is responsible for planning and implementing high-quality afterschool programming for elementary and middle school students in a Philadelphia-based school setting. The Assistant Group Supervisor provides direct supervision and support to children, coordinates the daily activities of Group Leaders and program staff, maintains a safe and positive learning environment, and assists the Site Director with program and administrative responsibilities.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Plans, develops, and facilitates high-quality educational, recreational, social-emotional, and skill-building activities for elementary and middle school students in accordance with program and contract requirements.
- Creates and follows weekly lesson plans and ensures activities are age-appropriate, engaging, inclusive, and aligned with program goals.
- Provides active supervision of children at all times, ensuring their safety, health, and well-being.
- Serves as a positive role model for youth by building supportive relationships and demonstrating positive, respectful, and professional communication and behavior.
- Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of Group Leaders and other assigned program staff.
- Provides guidance and support to Group Leaders to ensure consistent implementation of program activities, supervision practices, and behavioral expectations.
- Monitors individual and group behavior and maintains a positive, safe, and supportive program environment.
- Addresses behavioral concerns using positive, non-confrontational, non-physical, and developmentally appropriate strategies.
- Teaches and reinforces conflict-resolution, communication, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills.
- Responds appropriately to incidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, and other situations affecting student safety or well-being.
- Completes incident reports, injury reports, attendance records, meal/snack tracking, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Reports significant behavioral, safety, health, or other concerns involving children to the Site Director and/or appropriate program leadership and communicates with parents/guardians as directed.
- Coordinates and facilitates snack distribution, homework assistance, project-based learning, recreational activities, enrichment activities, field trips, and other program activities.
- Maintains a clean, organized, welcoming, and safe program environment.
- Ensures program materials, supplies, and equipment are appropriately maintained and available for daily activities.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with students, families, school leadership and staff, program staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Communicates effectively with the Site Director regarding daily program operations, staffing concerns, student needs, and other issues that may impact program quality.
- Assists the Site Director with administrative and program-related tasks, as needed.
- Participates in required staff meetings, professional development, training sessions, and internal and external meetings.
- Supports the implementation of organizational policies, school procedures, licensing requirements, contract requirements, and program standards.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Schedule and Hours
- Part-Time & Full-Time Positions Available
- Part-Time School Year
- Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Full-Time School Year
- Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-9:00 AM & 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Additional Hours: Additional hours may be available based on program needs, including staff meetings, professional development, special programming, school events, field trips, and other approved activities.
Core Competencies
- Ability to plan and facilitate engaging, educational, recreational, and skill-building afterschool activities.
- Ability to effectively supervise and engage children in both individual and group settings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, coworkers, school personnel, and community partners.
- Ability to provide positive leadership, guidance, and support to Group Leaders and other program staff.
- Ability to manage classroom and group behaviors using positive and developmentally appropriate strategies.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
- Ability to respond appropriately to changing program needs and unexpected situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to the safety, development, and well-being of children and youth.
- Professionalism, dependability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following educational and experience requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or a related field; OR
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or a related field, and at least one year of experience working with children; OR
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or a related field, and at least two years of experience working with children; OR
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or a related field, and at least three years of experience working with children.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an afterschool, youth development, school-based, summer camp, or community-based program.
- Experience supervising or providing guidance to Group Leaders or other youth program staff.
- Experience working with elementary and/or middle school-aged children.
- Knowledge of positive youth development, classroom management, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and with varying developmental, behavioral, and educational needs.
Additional Requirements
- Availability to work Monday through Friday during the school year.
- Flexibility to work additional hours when program needs require and when hours are approved in advance.
- Ability to attend required staff meetings, professional development, trainings, and program events, which may occasionally occur outside of the regular contracted schedule.
- Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and clearances.
- Ability to provide required educational documentation, professional references, and other onboarding documentation.
- Must comply with all applicable organizational, school, program, and regulatory requirements.
- Must be dependable, punctual, and able to consistently fulfill the assigned work schedule.