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0-5 years of experience
Implemented a standardized training program to streamline the training of all future and current employees, to enhance overall production numbers.
- Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of 8+ workers daily on the production floor.
- On multiple occasions, stood in as acting Operation Manager to complete day to day needs to keep production running. (I.E. Payroll, Inventory Control, shift management)
- Oversee the daily production, inventory and shipping of over 500,000 feet of Weather-stripping.
- In 12 Months, increased daily "Machine Up-Times" and Production on assigned shift by 20%.
0-5 years of experience
Led a team of thirty team members to ensure freight was received in an appropriate and timely manner
- Maximized freight flow and troubleshot problems by maintaining close communication with other departments
- Tailored shift strategy according to forecasted volumes and level of service standards to support over 80 Target stores
- Utilized Oracle Software and managed a team to receive an average of 50,000 cartons daily
- Coached and assisted team members on proper work behaviors in order to achieve business goals
- Identified process gaps and coordinated cross-functional solutions as the department quality captain
- Monitored safety trends and implemented various initiatives to improve the safety record of the building as the head of the general safety team for the shift
- Co-Led a project to improve storage system design rate. The implemented process improvement resulted in over a 10% increase in efficiency.
0-5 years of experience
Created "True North" Program for Target Executives. This group focuses on leadership development and creating a feedback culture within the building among executives.
- Increased shift productivity by 17% moving shift ranking from 26th in the pyramid to 4th in the pyramid with 80% of team members meeting productivity expectations.
- Selected as Building Safety Captain for 2012 and 2013 responsible for setting and executing the vision. Created a 5% decrease in safety incidents from 2012 to 2013.
- Certified Executive Interviewer (CEI). Interview trained to assist in selecting new executives for Target's distribution network.
10+ years of experience
Spearheaded multiple responsibilities, including daily team performance audits, recruitment, quality assurance, and staff engagement. Led team leader hiring, coaching, and retention and subsequent support and supervision.
- Maintained operational continuity by successfully administrating processes during the call center leader's absence.
- Slashed annualized attrition from 200% to 98%, fueling call center effectiveness and consistent customer experiences.
- Drove sales and staff productivity by building high-performance teams year over year and developing a proactive and value-oriented call center culture.
- Reduced quality infractions by 20% through constructive collaborations with Black Belt leaders to modify metrics to reflect a new scoring method based on call infractions vs. overall score.
- Recovered 10 minutes of lost production time per employee/per day by changing 15-minute staff communication meeting at shift start to an online engagement.
- Increased quality and achieved time and cost reductions by streamlining processes and implementing enhancements.
- Motivated and rewarded employees up to 25,000 per annum by overseeing cycle incentives.
0-5 years of experience
Directed team of 28 in execution of production, ensuring safety and high quality standards.
- Exceeded goals with over 150K units produced during second shift in 2013, resulting in best outputs.
- Attained 100% safety training for all team members with no serious injury reports.
- Implemented quality audits, achieving six consecutive months of zero quality issues being reported.
0-5 years of experience
- Designed and conducted time cycle studies that improved carton labeling efficiency by 3.1%
- Managed team member training to ensure a 100% compliance rate as department Staffing Captain
- Supervised warehouse operations for a 20- to 30-member team
- Developed a new staffing tool that increased team member productivity by 2.9%
- Audited weekly budget reports to ensure accuracy as backup Production Controller
0-5 years of experience
Third generation sequencing group leader and technical lead.
- Designed and managed experiments for the sequencing group of 4 scientists developing an ion-sensitive field effect transistor (ISFET)-based sequencing technology
- Coordinated development efforts between the sequencing team and other technical leads.
- Managed the collaboration between 454 and international collaborators and subcontractors.
- Oversaw work improving the workflow of sample preparation for third generation sequencers.
6-10 years of experience
Advanced leadership position. Responsible for managing 30-40 employees, while also driving my personal development. Using my strengths of relating well to others and managing talent, in 6 years I was able to build and sustain the performance of 5 high performing teams. Within our distribution pyramid of 27 buildings, my teams consistently ranked in the top 3.
- Successfully manage up to 175 direct reports depending upon time of year.
- Created a performance improvement plan that improved our performance by 10% in two months. Partnered with business leaders and training colleagues to evaluate business objectives and design high-quality targeted learning solutions to propel staff performance and goal attainment.
- Led training development initiatives from requirements gathering and milestone planning through execution, delivering projects within tight timeframes while optimizing use of limited resources.
- Identify and coordinate daily activities of 20-40 employees per department
- Trained over 120 employees as well as managers on how to perform change management events. Training led to the completion of 10 expense optimization events for an overall savings of $250,000 over the past 12 months
- Ensure performance plans are set, maintained, and continuously improved; generate creative solutions to identify improvements in processes
- Manage a safe workplace by advocating safety training and accident preparedness. Over 200 days without an safety incident
- Have managed up to four different departments with 120 employees simultaneously.
- Created project to improve Trailer fill rate for our building. Added an additional 100 cartons per trailer saved our distribution center more than $500,000 in 2013. Facilitated the roll-out for the entire 27 building pyramid, potential savings of more than $13,000,000 in 2014.
0-5 years of experience
Responsibility for all aspects of daily programming for physically and mentally challenged adults
- Collected data to allow for personally directed regimen for all clients
- Programmed daily activities for small-group interaction among clients
- Reviewed client reports to implement client-specific behavioral plans
- Analyzed and assessed clients for best practice services for staff
- Scheduled clients for counseling with on-site professionals
- Prepared daily and weekly reports to facilitate appropriate care for clientele
0-5 years of experience
Lead and develop a department of up to 100 team members and Group Leaders, including functional areas of logistics, inbound and warehousing operations in a [company name] import warehouse. Collaborate with human resources, headquarters and operations leaders to achieve team business goals and distribution initiatives. Ensure high team member engagement and satisfaction through intentional Group Leader support and strategic team engagement plans. Maintain process and building compliance with federal agencies and headquarters.
- Responsible for $3.5M operating budget and management of 100+ executive and hourly team members across transportation, inbound and warehousing operations in a [company name] import warehouse. Delivered 100% on level of service expectations and $150K under budget.
- Increased productivity as much as 15% in various functions through continuous process improvement and performance improvement plans, contributing to the positive variance to budget
- Oversaw building compliance standards program, delivered 100% compliance for Federal and [company name] initiated compliance visits in 2013 and 2014
- Recognized operations leader partnering with operations, human resources and headquarters leaders to achieve team business goals, distribution initiatives, and ensure a highly motivated and engaged team
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in objective setting, performance management, and reward/recognition programs.
- Awarded "Employee of the Month" and "Top Gun" each several times.
- Conducted audits and assisted in work direction of agents to ensure daily functioning of the organization, department, and daily metrics were met.
- Researched and analyzed operational effectiveness through interviews and metrics to provide input to management team.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for 18 Students.
- Professionally Prepared, Conducted, and Evaluated Warrior
- Responsible for $50,000 worth of equipment.
- Accurately completed reports on a timely manner.
- Effectively communicated with others.
0-5 years of experience
- Component qualification coordinator supervising 3 quality inspectors.
- Successfully implemented Q-Das with automatic measurement data recording in manufacturing floor, metrology lab & receiving inspection within a span of 9 months. Improved efficiency by 66% and accuracy of data recording by 100%.
- Coordinator for SPC program for in-house fabricated parts. Introduced SPC for 106 CTQ components with automatic data recording in Q-Das.
- Task force group leader for quality improvement projects overlooking 12 projects with a warranty cost improvement potential of over $800,000.
- Six Sigma black belt project leader for quality improvement of Gas Cooktop product. Reduced failure rate by 33% with a quality cost savings of $200,000 per year.
- Product quality plan (PQP) evaluator & DFMEA workshop moderator for new product development.
0-5 years of experience
Identify and coordinate daily activities of 20-40 team members while motivating the team to achieve desired results in productivity, teamwork, safety, quality, and job knowledge
- Collaborate across departments to drive optimal productivity and efficient customer-supplier relationships
- Ensure performance plans are set, maintained, and continuously improved upon to maintain an optimal level of service for Target stores
- Schedule incoming freight based on forecasted volumes and sales
0-5 years of experience
Worked with a group of 20 kindergarten girls
- Assisted the group leader in supervising the counselors and the children
- Supervised and participated in camp activities with the children and counselors
- Helped to solve peer conflicts and encouraged participation from all campers
- Helped coordinate group activities when needed
10+ years of experience
Worked closely with engineers and supervisors to roll out new products and expedite special orders for customers
- Instructed operators on new products, company policies and procedures
- Scheduled daily work assignments
- Troubleshoot and recommended process improvements
- Directed daily functions in manufacturing department
- Increased the effectiveness of the manufacturing department by determining a more efficient way to process orders resulting in significant savings in time, money, and errors.
- Positive evaluations from senior management
- Earned certificate of honors for excellent performance
- Promoted from various positions which included cell operator, set up staff to group leader
10+ years of experience
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
- Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
- Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
- Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts.
- Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
- Complete and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for a group of 23 children on a daily basis
- Ensured children's safety, managed children's behavior and acted as a role model and mentor
- Modeled constructive participation in all daily activities
- Worked closely with division leader and co-group leader to ensure the safety of all children
0-5 years of experience
Provided care for children ranging from kindergarten through 8th grade
- Planned and presented projects
- Helped with homework
- Enforced discipline
- Greeted and assisted parents and guardians with information about the program
0-5 years of experience
One of four Group Leader's to 60 9th &10th grade campers
- Lead activities, group decisions, and daily duties
- Planned, organized, and developed trips and parties
- Established peer mentorship among campers
10+ years of experience
Chaperoned and supervised camp participants
- Facilitated project based learning activities with elementary aged youth
- Developed the academic lesson plans for student clubs
- Assisted with special projects such as cultural events, youth parties and showcases
6-10 years of experience
Led over 100 youths ages 6- 18 and responsible for their health and safety
- Modeled character and good behavior for youths including teamwork, listening, responsibility, and initiative.
- Maintain a healthy and safe atmosphere for the youths along with the general conditions and upkeep of the area.
- Spoke with and wrote letters to parents to inform them of their children's progress with positive or negative experiences and interactions.
- Won over 60 Trophies in district wide summer camps in the past 7 years.
- Manage weekly activities and events for youth to interact in development of teamwork and leadership skills.
- Cooperative with the entire staff in working together to plan and manage activities.
0-5 years of experience
Creating a safe atmosphere to assist with the social, emotional and intellectual development of each child in a day camp setting.
- Closely monitored camper performance and assisted with tasks to be completed on a daily basis.
- General group supervision and coordination daily excursions including planning, programming and safety.
- Maintenance of camper personal files and information.
- Implementation of daily plans for activities (both educational and recreational)
6-10 years of experience
- Served as a Group Leader, Facilitator and Member of these three distinct, but related student organizations
- Organized campus events such as drag shows, film screenings, memorial services, and lectures
- Created budget proposals to secure funding to support campus programming
- Experienced working with various budgets, ranging from $150 to more than $5,000
0-5 years of experience
Administrated and built a network work infrastructure from the ground up. From running all the hardware to installing and maintain many workstations.
- Served as the IT administrator.
- Managed construction jobs of all varieties, while maintaining a good relationship with my crew and temporary employees.
- Operated heavy equipment on a frequent basis.
0-5 years of experience
- Record the daily attendance of participants throughout the day.
- Assisted and Contributed in activities such as Dance, Arts and Crafts, Fitness, and Performing Arts taught by specialized instructors.
- Performed in an end of program Performing Arts showcase.
0-5 years of experience
- Identified the problem of existing internal control system with strength and weakness
- Prepared system documentation, gathered internal controls improvements, performed data modeling
- Analyzed the store transactions of buyer-seller structure, and applied to QuickBooks
0-5 years of experience
Took campers to their different activities throughout the day.
- Participated and assisted in the various parts of the program that required my help.
- Enforced appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
- Applied appropriate behavior management techniques.
6-10 years of experience
Plan and implement daily activities for children in grades K-8 including: integrated learning, recreational, arts & crafts and developmental.
- Accountable for the overall development, management, organization and planning of assigned groups.
- Responsible for the supervision of all staff assigned to the group. Provide direction, supervision, and guidance to students at all times.
- Interact with parents and guardians. Discuss behavior problems and situations with supervisor as they emerge.
- Maintain group attendance and participation by engaging in outreach activities.
- Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies to ensure all are locked away securely at the end of each day. Make certain program room and spaces are kept neat and orderly.
- Participate in staff orientation as well as ongoing development activities.
0-5 years of experience
Supervise the processing of aluminum at minimum cost consistent with customer quality and delivery requirements.
- Effectively manage employee and labor relations including contract administration, grievance handling and day-to-day employee complaints / issues.
- Direct the implementation of [company name] Business System initiatives including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow and TPM improvements.
- Provides technical experience and knowledge to production, maintenance, planning, quality, and engineering personnel.
- Responsible for coaching and counseling employees on standard operating practices and 'best practices' for increased performance.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts, developing practices, developing process improvements and to enhance productivity.
- Accountable for traditional administrative tasks of crew leaders
0-5 years of experience
Led and taught a four person design team.
- Responsibilities included team management, scheduling and team representation in club meetings.
- Taught underclassmen CAD model basics and directed them through the clubs project specifications.
- Discuss current engineering events and actively participated in the planning of future projects within the club.
0-5 years of experience
Prepare educational lesson plans on a daily basis for 30 students in grade 4
- Engage in student development of activities including physical, social, and emotional growth
- Chaperon students on field trips to museums, roller skating in order to fulfil the Health First mission
- Maintained a cohesive cooperative work environment and assisted students with homework
6-10 years of experience
Plan developed, organized and evaluated classroom activities including but not limited to sports activities, arts and crafts, academics and recreation.
- Monitor students and enforce program rules
- Assist students with homework assignments
- Maintained and prioritized daily tasks and projects
- Execute directories given by Program Director
0-5 years of experience
Developed informative course materials, powerful teaching strategies, and exciting lesson plans.
- Regulated classroom safety by utilizing proven classroom management skills to keep students on task and interested.
- Nurtured students to develop abstract self-portraits that enabled them to reflect on future aspirations.
- Encouraged students' independent thinking to create murals about Earth's awareness.
0-5 years of experience
Over looked and maintained an assembly line within a factory.
- Ensured workflow on line with assembly workers.
- Provided parts needed for product that workers were generating.
- Set daily goal for workers and ensured these goals were met.
- Ensured workers kept and maintained a pace needed to reach our daily goal.
- Printed out and placed labels on product boxes to have ready to be delivered.
- Motivated workers.
- Helped workers with any question, concerns, or technical problems they may have.
- Started out working on the line and within two months was promoted to line leader.
0-5 years of experience
In charge of the day shift team when the supervisor is not present or when the supervisor is working in a different department.
- Create inhalers; put them together, scan and package them.
- Work with an assembly line while dressed in protective clothing to keep a sterile environment.
- IP Inspector; Proficient with scanning, tagging & bagging.
- Proficient with pallet jacks to help assemble boxes and other heavy equipment.
- Able to answer questions and resolves problematic situations with staff.
- Help with the daily operation of the company.
0-5 years of experience
Work with supervisors, managers, and recruiters to develop hiring strategy to ensure staffing
levels are maintained
- Responsible for interviewing applicants and identifying staffing trends; creates staffing models to align with budgets forecasted for the year
- Oversees scheduling and time clock for current and new employees
- Prepares new hire orientation and schedules/administers training for current and new
- Responsible for meeting with associates to improve quality and production numbers
- Enforces human resource policies
0-5 years of experience
Provide direct service to children individually and in groups afterschool and in the summer
- Engage students in academic and personal development programs including homework help
- Plan activities with service team
- Implement programs and activities according to schedules and plans
- Coordinate program activities with school staff where appropriate
- Track student progress and work with teachers to ensure improvement
- Assist with enrollment, attendance, and participation of students in programs
0-5 years of experience
Administers standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students
- Assist student, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
- Assists students with homework assignments and make-up work, etc.
- Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students for the purpose ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation
- Monitors individual students, classroom, library, recreational activities, etc. for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment
- Reports observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personal
10+ years of experience
As group leader I was responsible for ensuring that my co-workers and I met and exceeded customer expectations.
- Supervised the running of extruders by making sure they were in proper operation.
- Performed set-ups on extruders.
- Performed troubleshooting with machinery.
- In charge of running shift when supervisor wasn't present.
- Ensured that final product met and exceeded customer expectations before shipping out.
- Assisted co-workers with set-up and operation of extruders.
- Job consisted of standing, walking, moving around for long periods at a time.
- Performed final testing on product and paperwork necessary to ship product to customer in a timely manner.
- Ensured that staff met company safety standards by wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Part of Safety Committee that was always looking for new ways to improve staff safety at work.
0-5 years of experience
Founder of a group to address the needs of young women ages 13-19. This small group currently consists of 10 girls now; however, it is the catalyst for a teen boys group in the same church.
- Plan and coordinate meetings for teen girls to share issues, feelings, and problems
- Prepare lessons using various texts and materials
- Facilitate group discussion, questions, and challenges to enable the group to grow deeper in their walk with Christ
- Maintain group focus and direction towards goals
- Encourage members to stay involved, and ensure that everyone is able to contribute to their maximum potential
6-10 years of experience
Responsible in Soldering, Die Attach, and Wire Bonding of microelectronic parts and components under microscope using hand held tools.
- Able to bond .0007 mil, .001 mil, .002 using K&S machine.
- Able to bond .003 mil, .005mil, .010mil, .015mil, .020 mil ribbon using west bond machine.
- Able to bond beam lead diodes using West bond and K&S machine.
- Able to read and follow CAD drawings and blue prints for the products.
- Responsible for leading a team, assigning work, writing ECO for process change, procedures, and engineering documentation for easy to follow instruction for personnel on the production floor.
- Responsible for training personnel on different steps in an assembly process, helping team member to achieve goal, and increase productivity.
- Responsible for writing annual reviews, processing time cards, and approving vacation time for team members.
10+ years of experience
Second Shift Group Leader for Clean Room operation in the Automated and Manual Production of Crystals, Filters and Electrical Components
- Managed and expedited factory floor inventory
- Managed daily factory staffing and workload
- Managed Customer required deadlines.
- Production Trainer
- Quality Control
- Skilled in Gold Plating, Laser Print component shields, Testing, Post Test Micro Welding
10+ years of experience
Supervise the daily activities of up to nine employees, and serve as a go-to contact for all repairs, machining, and input on financial business decisions.
- Design and build special machines according to client specifications, meeting with customers to present results and suggest creative solutions to meet expectation.
- Communicate with team members and direct employees through any changes needed.
- Ensure final products meet pneumatic and hydraulic specifications.
- Handle administrative duties, such as parts ordering, and repair and maintain shop equipment.
- Bring employees up to speed on project requirements or changes, guaranteeing everyone follows workplace procedures and client demands to accurately complete projects.
- Verify safety compliance and participate in training as needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Planned and executed curriculum
- Communicated with parents about the general wellbeing of their child and relayed any
- Assisted in afternoon closing routines by shutting down classrooms, merging classes, and keeping track of numbers
- Supported teachers in their attempts to manage challenging behaviors as they arose
- Maintained ratios by covering other staff for their breaks
- Tracked attendance of children in classrooms to ensure teachers were within ratio and that all
- Transported children to the bus in the afternoon
- Performed classroom maintenance duties
0-5 years of experience
Inspires and achieve great performance results using exceptional leadership and operational skills
- Oversees the daily operation of 20-40 direct reports within the Distribution Center
- Focuses on safety, innovation, productivity, accuracy, service, cost effectiveness and the growth and development of team members
- Fosters a collaborative team environment to ensure efficiency and effectiveness throughout the Distribution Center operations
- Generates new solutions to improve productivity and team effectiveness using creative performance plans
0-5 years of experience
Discuss lesson plan with classroom teacher in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Assist teacher by conducting demonstrations to teach specific skills.
- Supervise students in classroom, hallway, cafeteria, schoolyard, gymnasium, and on field trips.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teacher.
- Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs.
- Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
- Enforce administration policies and rules.
0-5 years of experience
Plan and implement developmentally-appropriate activities for students which increases classroom engagement
- Facilitates, assists, and engages in active and sedentary indoor and outdoor lessons
- Leads field trips and on site activities which fosters a comprehensive learning experience
- Uses positive behavior reinforcement and developmentally-appropriate guidance techniques which encourages appropriate behavior
- Provide nutritious snacks that improves lesson engagement and fosters a positive learning environment
- Implement proper hygiene practices which reduces the spread of common viruses
0-5 years of experience
Appointed assistant Site Director of summer camp on "multiple occasions"
- Responsible for the supervision and well-being of a group of assigned children enrolled in the grades Pre-K to 5th
- Serve as the appropriate role model for the children and staff of the program
- Actively engage in activities with participants
- Maintain the health and well-being of all children enrolled
- Assist with program set-up and clean-up
0-5 years of experience
Supervise and care for children between the ages of 4 and 11
- Provide lesson plans, daily tutoring, and learning and enrichment activities for appropriate age groups
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism regarding all school/ child affairs
- Sustain a secure environment by safeguarding children from all potential hazards
- Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Childcare Facility Rules and Regulations
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Group Leader Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and Implement Program Activities Group Leaders are responsible for planning every aspect of a youth program. This involves things like booking a venue, acquiring materials for activities, brainstorming potential roadblocks and several other planning activities. Group Leaders must have a "student first "mindset in order to plan a program in a way that provides the maximum benefit for the attendees.
Enforce Safety and Security Policies In any job that involves working with children, safety and security are the two most important concerns. This responsibility requires Group Leaders to inspect facilities and project materials daily to ensure safety standards are met, as well as having the awareness to recognize potential instances of abuse.
Foster Positive Relationships Between Students One of the core goals of any youth program is to teach students how to build and maintain positive relationships. Group Leaders must be good communicators in order to teach good communicative habits. This often involves diffusing minor conflicts, and then using said conflict as a teachable moment to show students how to positively address conflict.
Manage and Oversee the Student Enrollment Process In addition to designing the program, Group Leaders are responsible for overseeing the student enrollment process. This involves identifying students who would benefit most from the program, as well as building relationships with parents and guardians as they guide them through the enrollment process.
Select and Train Program Aides Program Aides work under Group Leaders to assist in all aspects of implementing a youth program. Group Leaders are responsible for selecting and training their team. This means not only being involved in the hiring process, but acting as a mentor who consistently develops their team.
Group Leader Skills
Group Leaders use several skills to complete the duties and responsibilities listed above. Group leaders have to have the ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor at all times. They must have a love for children that keeps them passionate and upbeat throughout the day. Children often feed off of the energy of adults, so it is imperative that Group Leaders cultivate a positive environment at all times. Group Leaders must also be able to see both the big picture and focus on the smallest details when planning their programs. The following is a list of core skills Group Leaders call upon most when performing their duties and responsibilities.- Planning Skills - Group Leaders have to have excellent planning skills in order to create a successful youth program. They call upon their planning skills to envision big picture goals, and then create plans of action to work towards those objectives.
- Interpersonal Skills - Group Leaders need to maintain a consistently positive attitude throughout their day. Many think of this as a personality trait, but this attitude is a learned skill. It takes emotional discipline to stay positive when your natural reaction is the opposite.
- Communication Skills - Group Leaders spend most of their day communicating with their students or fostering communication between students. Not only do they have to be good communicators, they must also be excellent active listeners.
- Leadership Skills - Given that the word leader is in this job title, it only makes sense that leadership skills are a requirement for success in this position. Group Leaders call upon their leadership skills in virtually every interaction with both students and staff.
- Conflict Resolution Skills - In a group of children, periodic conflict is inevitable. Group Leaders call upon their conflict resolution skills to diffuse these situations. They also use these moments to teach tools and strategies for positively managing interpersonal conflict.
Group Leader Salary
According to the BLS, the national median salary for Group Leaders is $20,300. Those in the bottom 10 percent make below $16,900, while those in the top 10 percent make above $30,700. The three states with the highest median salaries for Group Leaders are New York at $25,500; Massachusetts at $25,000; and Alaska at $24,500.
Group Leader Resources
If you're interested in exploring the role of Group Leader, as well as the childcare industry as a whole, then check out our list of Group Leader resources.
The National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement - This government-affiliated organization has tons of information on how Group Leaders can foster parent and student engagement with their youth programs.
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Interactive Framework - This interactive tool is one of the many resources offered by the abovementioned government organization.
Partnering with Families: Building Positive Goal-Orientated Relationships - This is an excellent free e-learning course developed by the National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement.
National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning - This government-affiliated website offers a great program planning tool to assist Group Leaders in creating programs that maximize the benefits to participants.
ChildcareAware.org - This is a national organization dedicated to being the best resource for both Group Leaders and parents in assisting them to provide the best childcare.
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