Before and Aftercare Teacher

Our Before and Aftercare Teacher implements creative and engaging programs for students in a safe, nurturing environment. This position participates collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and the collective/individual interest of the staff and student body.

This is a Monday - Friday part-time position with working hours of 7:00am-8:30 and 3:00pm-6:00 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Group Leader showing enthusiasm in actions and spirit while implementing lesson plans provided by the school.
• Lead and participate in a variety of activities that actively engage students, such as games, songs, sports, skits, and special events and are aligned to the mission of the school.
• Supervise students always including transitions between activities so students are accounted for, are safe at all times, and know what is expected of them.
• Serve as a good example and role model to the students, and maintain an appropriate level of professionalism always.
• Aide student's in developing self-confidence and a positive self-image by providing an environment of acceptance and support for each student.
• Give directions both verbally and visually, when appropriate by using correct grammar and a variation in voice and gestures.
• Provide time and attention equitably among all students while circulating freely and spontaneously around the classroom.
• Actively greet parents each day upon drop-off and pick-up times.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with the school child disciplinary process.

Safety/Attendance:

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child in his/her group.
• Keep the group of children together and take frequent face to name checks.
• Maintain a physical environment (indoors and outdoors) that is safe, healthy, neat, attractive, clean, and appropriate for students and is conducive to having fun.
• Always know where each child in the group is at all times. One counselor should always be present to supervise the group; no child/children should be left unsupervised.
• Ensure that all daily attendance records are accurate and up to date.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; one or more years of college preferred
• Prior experience working with children between the ages of Kindergarten through 8th grade.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A genuine passion for and desire to work with children.

Other details

• Job Function: Elementary Education
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Part Time
• Travel Required: No
• Required Education: High School