Job Description

Summary

The After School Teacher supports and monitors after school students by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children, supports with homework and creates learning activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. The After School Teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. The teacher is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Available to work daily from 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm.

Requirements

• Child care experience preferred.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Job Tags

Part time,

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