Kids In Action - After School Teacher

Job Title Kids in Action

• After School Teacher Anticipated Start On or around August 26, 2024 Shift Part time

• Monday through Friday 2:00 pm

• 6:00 pm Responsible to Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director, Assistant Director and Team Leaders of Kids In Action. Qualifications ● Certified in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or a Bachelor's Degree in a related area ● Experience in classroom teaching or camp leader experience Job Summary To provide a safe, nurturing environment with enriching developmentally activities that provide opportunities for recreation, social development and creative exploration for children.
  
  Responsibilities 1. Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group. 2. Plan age and developmentally appropriate activities for assigned classes with team teachers.
  
  The activities will include indoor and outdoor activities allowing for the children to make choices as well as participation in activities. Plan and prepare snacks for the children. 3. Implement the daily program with the help of the other Teachers and Assistant Teachers (to include daily attendance and release of children to parents or designated adult). Decorate the KIA space with appropriate display areas using the childrens' artwork and projects 4.
  
  Keep all KIA spaces clean, neat and well organized. Participate equally in the daily set-up and breakdown of the physical shared space. 5. Be familiar with and follow all Kids In Action policies and procedures, including the chain of command. 6.
  
  Report to Team Leader any special needs, problems or suspected child abuse or neglect of individual children. 7. Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with the HPS and EEC policies on discipline. 8. Attend all staff meetings, planning sessions and evaluations 9.
  
  Participate in all-school activities including the family night, orientations, staff meetings, planning meetings, PD and workdays 10. Maintain open communication and good working relations with team members and co-workers. Be a team player:
  
  Be flexible. Take initiative in planning and in daily scheduling. Maintain communication with parents regarding their child's interactions while at Kids In Action 11. Complete CPR/First Aid Training, EEC Strong Start PDs & 10 additional Professional Development hour

Complete CPR/First Aid Training, EEC Strong Start PDs & 10 additional Professional Development hours Application Process Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Kids in Action Director, Jackie Sansone at jsansone@hinghamschools.org by July 15, 2024 Employment and Benefits Information Please see this link for information on employment and benefits in the Hingham Public Schools. Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.