Summer Adventuretime Team Leader

Job DetailsJob ID: 5530423Job DescriptionJOB TITLE -Summer Adventuretime Team LeaderCLASSIFICATION - ClassifiedFLSA STATUS - Non-ExemptIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Adventuretime CoordinatorRECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Building administrators, district leadershipPURPOSE OF THE POSITION - Supervise and participate in all aspects of the Adventuretime preschool and school age program involving activity planning, scheduling, and associate staff supervision and teacher/parent communication.Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence (to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.QUALIFICATIONS -(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Ability to relate well with children. Understanding and ability to meet developmental needs of preschool and school age children. Knowledge and skill in childcare / child development, including what children are capable of at different age levels; health. Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures. Knowledge of children’s activities that will get the child to use both their skill and imagination. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to plan, organize and implement program activities as well as participate in those activities. Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Ability to be on time and follow through with responsibilities. Ability to serve as a positive role model for staff and children. Knowledge of and skill in managing on-site staff. Ability to anticipate problems and take preventive action. Ability to create a collaborative working environment. Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, staff, teachers, and administration. Education High School Education and/or brief technical training outside of high school. Certification/Licensure Current First Aid and CPR certification (Adventuretime will provide training if needed) Current Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse Certification Current Bloodborne Pathogens Certification Medication Administration Certification (Adventuretime will provide training) OSHA (Right to Know) Essentials of Childcare DHS Online trainings Experience Six months - One year of childcare experience preferred. Equipment Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Program Procedures Assist in Maintaining Accurate Records. Incident Reports Medication/Allergy Paperwork Weekly Lesson Plans Program Schedules Current Emergency Forms Field-trip Receipts. Planning Assist in Organizing, planning and preparing activities for the children; including ordering and receiving needed materials for activities. Communicating lesson plans to associates and making sure they are implemented on a daily basis. Assist in Arranging Field Trips. Assist in planning and preparing healthy daily snacks for children. Assist in developing and implementing positive behavior management plans that align with program expectations. Staff Development Attend staff development scheduled in May before summer program starts. Collaborate with the building team leader to discuss/modify lesson plans. Communication Develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with school staff, custodians, food service staff, teachers, principals, school secretaries, guidance counselors, and supervisors. Greet parents and students when they arrive and leave. Communicate positive and negative behaviors with parents on a daily basis. Provide parents with incident reports, newsletters, program changes or updates, upcoming events, and office contact information. Maintain confidentiality of children’s records. Site Safety Maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe environment. Utilize space effectively to meet the needs of children. Maintain appropriate child/staff ratios at all times. Follow DHS Food Safety/Sanitation guidelines when preparing and distributing snacks. Demonstrate proper examples for children in health and safety procedures. Monitor health of children; administer medications as prescribed, arrange for ill children to be taken home and fill out incident reports if a child is injured or in an accident. Performs other duties assigned. SUPERVISION OF OTHERS - Adventuretime associates PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating. Frequent walking, running, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso participating in various activities with children. Drug, tobacco, and alcohol free while working. Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids. Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites. WORKING CONDITIONS - Majority of work is performed in an office, school, or field trip setting. Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations. Required to work with children outside during all seasons. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT - At-Will Employee 10 weeks Work set schedule Monday-Friday each week. May take off a maximum of 5 (unpaid days) during the summer program. Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines. Position Type: Full-TimeJob Categories:Special Education, Behavior Specialist / EBDSpecial Education, General Special EducationSpecial Education, Learning DisabledSpecial Education, Mentally DisabledSpecial Education, Mild/Moderate DisabilitiesSpecial Education, Multiple DisabilitiesSpecial Education, Severe/Profound DisabilitiesInstructional Support, Individual AideInstructional Support, Paraprofessional / IASeasonal/Other Opportunities, Summer Camps/ProgramsSpecial Education, Special Education AssistantSupport Staff, Supervisory AideSalary: $19.86 Per HourEqual Opportunity EmployerAll employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.Job RequirementsCitizenship, residency or work visa requiredContact InformationKate Johnson11152 Aurora AveUrbandale, Iowa 50322Phone: 515-457-5000Email:

Created: 2026-03-10