What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Age: Assistant Afterschool Teacher position at Lititz Christian School?
Afterschool Assistant Teacher
Lititz Christian School is a family environment where our teachers and staff are valued, cared for, and equipped to teach the children in our care. Our afterschool program cares for children at Lititz Christian School, Warwick and Manheim Central school districts. This unique role will also give the potential applicant the skills and opportunity to grow in leadership, administratively and in the education field.
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with the director of the school age program to assist, oversee and engage with the summer camp program and the school age program during the school year.
- Work with the afterschool team of teachers and contribute by giving oversight, ideas and creativity to the program.
- Work with your team to apply the weekly lesson plans summited by the director.
- Oversee and engage a group of school age children in kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Assist in creating a strong sense of community among staff and children.
- Attend all required staff trainings and meetings.
- Hours: Monday - Friday 1:30 - 5:30 pm. (School year only with potential summer employment option)
Requirements:
- High energy, engaging and a team player
- AA Degree or a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or a related field.
- Must successfully pass all background checks, including fingerprint and reference checks.
- Ability to interact with children and the school age team, give direction and vision when needed.
- Minimum of 2500 hours of Childcare experience or equivalent education courses completed.
- Engaging, upbeat, and warm personality.
- Enjoys working with children.
- Excellent communication and team player qualities
Benefits:
- Generous pay
- Positive – Upbeat work environment
- Paid Trainings
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Tuition Reimbursement through the TEACH program.
