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Gwinnett County Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Program Director in United States
Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Program Director
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Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Program Director
Salary
$21.00 Hourly
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
23-01313
Department
Department of Community Services
Opening Date
02/14/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Class Summary
The Building Brains Part Time Afterschool Program Site Director is responsible for orienting, monitoring, and leading children through the day-to-day operation of a Gwinnett County afterschool program site. Candidate will be the onsite lead, creating safe places for children and youth to receive academic support, school readiness, enrichment activities, and child/youth development.
Essential Duties
Orienting, monitoring, and leading children in various activities.
Developing and implementing lesson plans.
Leading children and staff through the day-to-day operation of an after-school program, including set-up and clean-up of equipment and supplies.
Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for participants for both indoor and outdoor environments
Planning for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the curriculum and providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and environmental development of student.
Demonstrating a command of the subject(s) being taught
Capturing student attention through active involvement
Linking lesson content to students’ knowledge, background experience, and/or real-world application of content
Participating in professional growth and professional learning activities
Utilizing standard written expression and acceptable oral expression
implementing rules and regulations
Monitoring staff work hours and completing and submitting time sheets.
Ensuring the safety of program participants and facility operations
Ensuring all attendance and program records are completed.
Supervising program staff, interaction with parents and paperwork completion
Reporting and appropriately dealing with discipline problems, accidents, and other incidents
Communicating all issues and concerns with the immediate program supervisor
Participating in staff and program evaluations
Performing other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
CPR and First Aid Certifications within 6 months.
Valid Georgia Driver's License.
Knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum and effective instructional practices.
Ability to understand the teaching/learning process.
Ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a variety of audiences.
An interest and desire to promote out of school learning.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of educational curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and has the interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, teachers, parents, and the community.
Demonstrates the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, telecommunications, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
College level course work in elementary education or similar field is preferred.
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Benefits Offered
There are no benefits offered for this position.
Additional Information
Department of Community Services
The Community Engagement and Collaboration Division of the Gwinnett County Department of Community Services is responsible for various initiatives and programs that have a direct impact on Gwinnett residents including early learning, digital learning, partner collaborations, marketing engagements, Live Healthy Gwinnett, Volunteer Gwinnett, and more. The division provides programming at multiple locations across Gwinnett County including programming using mobile means such as vehicles and traveling education kits.
The Building Brains Part Time Afterschool Program Site Director is responsible for orienting, monitoring, and leading children through the day-to-day operation of a Gwinnett County afterschool program site. Candidate will be the onsite lead, creating safe places for children and youth to receive academic support, school readiness, enrichment activities, and child/youth development.
For more information about this department, click here.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2022 was about 983,656 and we’ve only continued to grow.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. To implement the Board’s policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of his immediate staff and 13 department directors. The 13 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)
FAQs
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.
This position does not have benefits.
01
Do you have experience working in an after care or similar, educational setting?
Yes
No
02
Describe your experience working in an after care or similar educational setting. If none, please respond N/A.
03
How many years of supervisory/management experience do you have?
None
Less than 2 years
2 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 or more years
04
Describe your supervisory/management experience.
05
Do you have a current CPR Certification?
Yes
No
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Do you have a current First Aid Certification?
Yes
No
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Have you completed college level course work in an education related field of study?
Yes
No
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Please list your specific field of study. If none, type "N/A".
09
What do you see as the greatest challenge for out-of-school education?
10
What do you like best about working with children?
Required Question
Agency
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
