Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
An after-school teacher supervises and nurtures children after regular school hours by creating a safe, engaging environment.Their duties include planning age-appropriate educational and recreational activities, assisting with homework, maintaining a clean classroom, and communicating with parents.This role requires patience, strong communication skills, strong teamwork skills and the ability to manage behavior while fostering a child's overall development, including physical, social, and academic growth. Most after-school teachers work shifts ranging from 12pm-6pm or 2or3pm-6pm. Afterschool teachers that work 12pm-6pm help cover teacher breaks, as well as, any needs throughout the center before transitioning to after-school. Our after-school teachers are also given the opportunity to work our school break camps. School break camp, as well as summer camp, is a full day care program that is held for school-aged students when county schools are closed. This gives part-time afterschool teachers the opportunity to work full-time if desired. If full-time is not desired, part-time afterschool teachers are still required to work their regular shift when school break camps are being held, unless previously discussed and approved.
Duties - Ensure a safe and secure environment by supervising children and enforcing safety policies.
- Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support the program's goals.
- Assist students with homework assignments and provide academic support to reinforce learning.
- Create and maintain a clean, organized, and positive learning environment.
- Keep accurate records of student attendance.
- Ensuring that all school rules, policies, and guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.
- Serving afternoon snacks.
Requirements - Reliable transportation.
- Patience and Positivity: Ability to remain calm, patient, and friendly when working with children.
- Creativity: Skill in developing fun and stimulating activities to keep children engaged.
- Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with children, parents, and staff.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage the classroom, materials, and schedules effectively.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with other staff members to ensure a cohesive program.
Nice To Haves - Desire to learn afternoon van routes (picking up from designated elementary schools and transporting to our center) and willingness to cover afternoon van route in case coverage is needed.
- 1+ year experience in childcare.
- Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Childcare related trainings.
- Experience with Quality Rated.
Benefits - Weekends off.
- Major Holidays off.
- Discounted childcare (spots limited).
- Paid Time Off for full-time employees.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Summer work, Shift work,