Wednesday Early Release Leader - Childcare Program

Wednesday Early Release Leader

$20 per hour

(Onsite)

The Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department operates a childcare program that provides children with a safe and supervised environment on Wednesdays when Falls Church City Public Schools are dismissed early. We are looking to hire energetic, responsible adults to supervise and engage with children in the program which will be held at Mt. Daniel and Oak Street Elementary Schools. Children at Mt. Daniel are kindergarten through 2 nd grade and the Oak Street students are 3 rd through 5 th grade. The program will operate with a staff to child ratio of 1:15 during program hours.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a designated group of children throughout the course of the program.
• Implement and supervise recreational activities (including but not limited to: art/craft projects, playground games, group story time, and individual play).
• Use positive reinforcement and document incidents/accidents.
• Address behavior issues with children and notify supervisor and the child’s parents/guardians as needed.
• Provide first aid if needed.
• Ensure children are being dismissed to authorized individuals.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma and/or some college credit or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Recreation, or related field preferred
• Capable of accepting training and supervision
• Minimum of six months’ experience working with school-aged children in the childcare field
• Preference to candidates with current First Aid, CPR, or bi-lingual

Hours: Wednesday from 1-4:30pm. Additional program planning hours are flexibale and coordinated with the program supervisor. Program is only held on Falls Church City Public Schools Early Release Wednesdays.

Salary: $20per hour, part-time temporary position, no benefits. See for additional information.

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