What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Age Summer Teacher - Seasonal position at CWCC Inc?
We are looking for a qualified Summer Camp Teacher to prepare small children for learning by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for children.
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children.
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe.
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche.
- Collaborate with other educators.
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Must be 18 years old or older.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up 25-35 lbs.
- Ability to walk, kneel, sit, and stand for long periods of time.