After School Program Teacher

Our After School Teachers care for our K-grade 4 students after the regular school day is over. These are 10-month positions, and the hours are either 2:30-5:45 or 3:00-5:45 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight and care of students for snack time, outside play time, and planned activities

• Maintain a safe environment at all times Follow and enforce all safety policies

• Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for all students

• Maintain professional and positive relationships with parents, students, and staff, and a positive attitude toward coworkers, parents, students, and the school

• Take children to the playground, gym, and other areas, and supervise them, staying vigilant at all times, and move around to ensure safety of all students

• Know where all children are at all times, and ensure that you have all of them when you move from place to place

• Handle behavioral issues as they arise

• Handle student injuries and upsets

• Assist children in the bathroom as needed

• Help to maintain appropriate sanitation levels

• Escort and check out students to the appropriate parent or guardian

• Engage and communicate with students in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for their age

• Report any problems which arise with students, other employees, or the school to the After School Coordinator

• Communicate with parents about their student's day and any issues that may have occurred

• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year's experience in childcare is required; two years' experience in a school or daycare setting is preferred

• Early childhood credential preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and patience

• Exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times

• Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children

• A clean background check is required.

• CPR and first aid training are required. The school will provide it if necessary.

Essential functions:

• Must be able to follow directions and perform work activities as assigned by the After School Coordinator

• Must be capable of occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.