Childcare Recreation Leader

Overview

Care After School in Worthington, Ohio is the childcare provider for the Worthington School District’s after-school care program for children in elementary school, Kindergarten through 5th grade.

The purpose of Care After School is to provide a fun and safe environment for children to play and relax while they wait for their parents/guardians to pick them up.

Perks of working for Care After School:

Time off throughout the year, including a summer break (June through mid-August), a 2 week-long winter break, and a 1 week-long spring break!
Employee referral bonus opportunities!
All dependent children of employees, who are enrolled in the Worthington School District, receive free registration and tuition to Care After School.
The Role

The Recreation Leader:

Works as a team with other Recreation Leaders, the Assistant Site Director, and the Site Director in planning fun and engaging activities for the children;
Supervises children and site to ensure a safe environment;
Assists kids in working through conflicts;
Supports the Site Director and Assistant Site Director in administrative functions of the program (documentation, obtaining supplies, etc.);
Completes state-required training courses through OCCRRA on time to maintain compliance.
You are a great fit for the Recreation Leader position if:

You are creative and like to plan fun and engaging events and activities for kids;
Have a solid understanding of developmentally appropriate behavior, language, activities, and conflict resolution techniques for children in kindergarten through 5 grade;
Have previous experience working with kids (parent, teacher, coach, lifeguard, camp counselor, babysitter, etc.).
Are a welcoming person who is comfortable greeting and talking with parents/guardians;
You can work Mondays – Fridays, 1:30 pm – 6 pm, August through May;
You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

This position is not for you if: You are unavailable in the afternoons, you have unreliable transportation, you are looking for full-time hours.

Pay rate: $16.00 per hour.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2 pm – 6 pm

Care After School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Referral program