The Aftercare Teacher will play a supporting role in the success of the school. They will contribute to the education and socio-emotional development of children. The Aftercare teacher’s role is to support the children, utilizing best practices in instruction in a student-centered learning environment appropriate to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs of all learners.

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma is required.

Responsibilities

Classroom Management

• Develops and modifies aftercare activities to meet the academic, physical, and socio-emotional needs of all learners
• Monitors appropriate use and care of materials
• Plans aftercare activities and projects that are engaging and age-appropriate
• Presents classroom procedures and rules with clarity
• Supports children in following classroom procedures, implementing them consistently and calmly
• Assists in supporting positive behavior of students in a respectful manner, using grace and courtesy in keeping with the SSES approach
• Monitors students engaged in independent work, group projects, or similar activities, ensuring respect for classmates and materials
• Monitors outdoor time with a focus on safety, cooperative play, and fun
• Observation and Attendance Keeping

Care of the Environment

• Rotates the materials available to children
• Repairs or replaces broken classroom materials and equipment in a timely fashion and ensures that learning materials are in good order and ready for student use each day
• Replenishes consumable items, e.g. paper, pencils, art supplies, food preparation, etc.
• Prepares, monitors, and assists children with clean up of food activities - snacks
• Assists students in clean-up of the environment at the end of the day

Communication

• Communicates and interacts regularly and appropriately with students, parents, and staff, maintaining positive relationships
• Meets regularly with other members of the Aftercare team, engaging in planning of activities and discussion of children’s needs
• Attends and actively participates in all required staff meetings/trainings and events
• Keeps confidential information about students and families confidential at all times

Miscellaneous

• Maintains all professional certifications necessary, including yearly CPR/First Aid certification
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person