Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00795

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: REACH After School

Job classification: REACH Before/After School Program Leader

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

The City of Germantown is seeking dependable, dedicated individuals to serve as REACH Program Leaders responsible for the direct supervision of children at the REACH Extended School site. The REACH (Recreation-Education-Art-Community-Health) Extended School Program is managed by the City's Parks & Recreation Department and is designed to provide the perfect combination of recreation, education, art, community and health to enrich the educational experience of primary students within the Germantown Municipal School District.

SCHEDULE:

Riverdale and Farmington

• Before Care Hours: 6:30am-8:15am
• After Care Hours: 2:30pm-6:00pm

Dogwood and Forest Hill

• Before Care Hours: 6:30am-8:30am
• After Care Hours: 2:45pm-6:00pm

Examples of duties

The Program Leader works under the direction of the REACH Site Director at an assigned location to assist in planning and facilitating extended school programming. The individual must demonstrate maturity and a sincere interest in working with children; and must be reliable and dependable to work scheduled hours. Typical duties include:

• Prepare, organize and implement education and recreational activities, such as arts & crafts, sports, drama, music, etc. for school-age children (grades K-8)
• Monitor children activities to ensure a safe and fun environment; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of children
• Lead groups of 10 to 20 children in organized activities
• Handle student disciplinary problems appropriately according to established policy
• Establish open communication and good rapport with each parent
• Handle complaints and comments and refer if necessary to proper management staff
• Complete daily reports, including facility, attendance and behavior reports
• Assure all equipment, games and supplies are returned to appropriate storage areas
• Assist in planning and implementation of quarterly parent engagement activities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to lead group recreational & educational activities for children
• Experience with school age, group child care programming
• Skilled in behavior management techniques
• Ability to engage with both parents and children
• Ability to maintain positive, effective working relationships
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including ability to lift up to 40 pounds to set up for programs and events
• Must be able to work one or both shifts M - F

Supplemental information

Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of experience in group child care. Or, two years of college education plus 18 months of group child care experience. Or, an Associates Degree in Early Child Care or CDA with one full year of group child care experience. Or, have a four-year degree and six months of group child care experience. All applicants must have group child care experience and be CPR Certified and/or First Aid Certified or the ability to obtain, and posses a valid driver's license. A background check and physical will be conducted.

SCHEDULE:

Riverdale and Farmington

• Before Care Hours: 6:30am-8:15am
• After Care Hours: 2:30pm-6:00pm

Dogwood and Forest Hill

• Before Care Hours: 6:30am-8:30am
• After Care Hours: 2:45pm-6:00pm

Programming follows the Germantown Municipal School District calendar and runs from August – May with additional time built in for training, planning and end of the year reporting.