Lower School (K-4) After School Program Teacher

Job Type: 10-month position, Part-time M-F 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 co‐workers, 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 appropriate parent or guardian.

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

- Report any problems that arise with students, other employees, or the school to the Lower School Director.

- Communicate with parents about their students day and any issues that may have occurred.

- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- A minimum of one years 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

- Must be able to follow directions and perform work activities as assigned.

- A clean background check is required.

- CPR and first aid training are required. The school will provide, if necessary.

Essential functions:

- Must be able to follow directions and perform work activities as assigned

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

- Must be capable of walking on uneven ground for up to 600 feet

- Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods

- Must be capable of bending, sitting, crouching, and getting down on the floor and back up

- May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures