Activity Leader
hace 16 días
Miami Gardens
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development About BIG IDEAS Big Ideas Educational Services provides engaging, enrichment-based programs in a safe and supportive environment. Our programs blend academic support, social-emotional learning, physical activity, and recreation to help students build confidence, communication skills, and a love of learning beyond the traditional classroom. We are committed to delivering high-quality after-school experiences that meet students where they areespecially those who may not thrive in text-heavy, traditional academic settings. Every activity is intentionally connected to learning outcomes while remaining fun, hands-on, and student-centered. Position Summary The Activity Leader is responsible for planning, leading, and supervising engaging enrichment activities for students in grades K5. This role focuses on physical fitness, recreation, social-emotional learning (SEL), and hands-on enrichment while maintaining a safe, positive, and structured environment. Activity Leaders work collaboratively with site staff to support daily program operations, student needs, and family communication. Duties and Responsibilities • Plan, prepare, and lead age-appropriate enrichment activities aligned with physical fitness, nutrition, social skills, and SEL goals, • Implement the Physical Fitness component, including fitness and conditioning activities and outdoor games, • Support academic and home-learning assistance as needed, • Create and maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for students ages 512, • Maintain direct supervision of students at all times to ensure safety and positive behavior, • Redirect student behavior using positive guidance strategies, • Follow daily schedules related to enrichment activities (e.g., science, culture, art, recreation), • Assist with snack distribution, site setup, and daily shutdown procedures, • Work collaboratively with Teachers and other site staff during indoor and outdoor activities, • Participate in weekly and/or monthly staff meetings and trainings, • Communicate professionally with parents regarding student participation and behavior, • Follow the established chain of command and all program policies and procedures Qualifications • High school diploma or higher, • 12 years of experience working with children in a group setting (after-school, camp, childcare, or youth programs preferred), • Ability to lead group activities with energy, structure, and enthusiasm, • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, • Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision, • Patient, positive, and supportive approach to student learning and development, • Belief in the potential of all children and the ability to motivate students daily, • Trustworthy, reliable, punctual, and professional, • Model of integrity, ethics, and teamwork, • Completion of the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training This position description outlines the primary responsibilities of the Activity Leader role, but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as the program needs evolve.
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