Title: Assistant Teacher

Pay Range: $12 - $13 per hour

Reports To: Lead Teacher

Job Type: Part Time Hourly, Non Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Assists with management of the daily operations of a designated classroom with the primary concern for the children enrolled. This could include lesson planning and curriculum implementation, licensing regulation and classroom design, and implementation of nutrition and developmental standards.

KEY ROLES:

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Ensure an educational, caring and safe environment for the children and parents.

• Assist in implementing quality curriculum

• Engage with children with an emphasis on Safety and Licensing Regulations.

• Assist with maintaining child attendance, daily records, and long term items such as portfolios.

• Assist with completion of screening tools such as the ASQ.

• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.

• Effectively communicate the mission, vision and values of the BGC MHK

• Attend BGC staff meetings, one-on-ones with supervisor, community meetings and training as required.

• Assist with resource development and family connections

• Administer standards of behavior and discipline to ensure the safety and well-being of students

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes

• Promote and stimulate program participation

• Provide guidance and role modeling to members

• Duties as needed, to maintain the safety and care of children and community

• Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close contact with Club staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact with parents or guardians in order to communicate about Club activities,explain or interpret Club guidelines, and address any conduct issues relative to members. May be required to communicate with or work closely with licensing agents and early childhood instructors.

Knowledge and Skills:

Required:

• Demonstrated ability in working with children, parents and community leaders

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Knowledge of youth development

• Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems

• Ability to deal with the general public (both verbal and written)

Preferred:

• Secondary Education of Youth Development

• Supervisory experience

• CPR and First Aid Certifications (training provided)

• Proficiency in word processing and creative computer software applications

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Working in a KDHE licensed facility, you may be required to lift and carry children, have close contact with children, Stoop/bend, walk up and down stairs, Drive a vehicle, evacuate children in an emergency, and supervise children/ engage in childcare activities.

Benefits:

• For part time employees elementary and middle School programming discounts of 100%