Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Site Director I or II and the regional leadership team, Compass Group Leaders will be responsible for supervising a small group of children during transitions, free play activities, snack time, daily devotions, and homework sessions. The ultimate job of each Group Leader is to provide a safe, welcoming environment in and out of school to help children understand their identity as children of God and how their actions and behavior flows from this identity.
Essential Responsibilities and Competencies
- Embody and demonstrate a loving, positive character and ensure that students exhibit the same values
- Develop activities and supervise and guide small groups of students and individual children as they learn throughout the day
- Create age-appropriate teaching moments out of everyday occurrences
- Attend required staff meetings and training sessions and meet all state professional development requirements
- Build rapport with students, parents, and families
- Support the success of all Compass programs; sharing best practices and providing input to improve regional and individual programs
- Communicate and abide by all policies and procedures mandated by Compass Educational Programs
- Promote a positive image within the community as a positive example for the children and families
- Assist in maintaining a well-organized, safe, clean, and attractive classroom environment conducive to learning and that meet Compass quality standards
- Live and act as a biblical role model and HOPE Christians Schools representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
- Agree to always comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
- Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required
Qualifications
- High School diploma
- Experience working with young children, preferably in a Christian environment
- Knowledge or willingness to learn current technology (i.e. smart boards, iPads, word processing programs, photo/video editing tools, and Outlook)
- Experience integrating the Christian faith and character development
- Age requirement of 18 years or older due to licensing requirements
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Card
- Negative TB test within the past 12 months
Personal Qualities
- Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to Open Sky Education’s mission of providing a full and lasting Christian education for all children
- Personable and professional with a strong ability to develop Christian relationships and a sense of team and family
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to young children, teachers and parents, and team members
- Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving
- Relentless work ethic with the ability to stay positive in the face of challenges
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.