After School Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: After-school Teacher Responsible To: Site Director Location: MRIS Adventure Club

Hours Of Work: Upon School Dismissal (2:15) until 6:00pm & other out of school times.

Job Summary:

An after-school teacher is responsible to the center director for the implementation and ongoing success of the center’s program.

Teachers are expected to work and relate on a day-to-day basis with all age groups at the center. All teachers are expected to be flexible, professional, and follow the guidelines outlined in the employee handbook.

Qualifications:

▪ Have A High School Diploma Or Equivalent

▪ Be At Least 18 Years Of Age

▪ Have Experience Working With Children

▪ Be Reliable And Conscientious In Carrying Out Assigned Duties

▪ Demonstrate A Patient And Loving Attitude Toward Children

▪ Be Flexible In Working With Children Of Different Ages

▪ Be Willing To Take Time To Interact With Children As Well As Supervise Them

▪ Be Healthy And Submit A Recent Health Assessment From A Medical Doctor

▪ Meet The Requirements Of The Law Pertaining To Convictions And Felonies Or Misdemeanors

▪ Willingness To Participate In Training Offer Throughout The Year

▪ Maintain Strict Confidentiality Regarding Our Children And Their Families

Responsibilities:

▪ Know The Daily Schedule And Be Prepared For Each Activity

▪ Supervise Personnel Assigned To Assist With Daily Group Activities

▪ Prepare Activities Ahead Of Time In Case Of A Schedule Change Such As Rain

▪ Maintain A Clean And Orderly Physical Environment Conductive To The Growth And Development Of Children, And Use

Equipment And Supplies Conscientiously, Returning Them To Their Proper Place

▪ Attend And Actively Contribute To Staff Meetings And Training Classes

▪ Relate To Children And Be Interested In What They Have To Say And What They Are Doing

▪ Make Sure That Children Are Never Left Alone

▪ Be Aware Of Dress Code Issues And Personal Conversations And How They Reflect On The School

▪ Keep Information About Children Confidential, Many Times What Is Said About A Child Comes Back To Parents Or School

Personnel Reflecting Poorly On The Teacher

▪ Keep Children Safe At All Times

▪ Cooperate With Other School Staff And Parents

▪ Identify And Report Any major Problems To The Site Director For Proper Solution

▪ Always Speak To The Site Director Instead Of Going Directly To A Parent

▪ Interact With Children In A Manner That Clearly Conveys Love And Acceptance

▪ Respond To Children By Smiling, Praising, And Speaking In A Positive Tone Of Voice

Qualities That We Look For In Our Staff:

▪ Warmth ▪ Confidence ▪ Communication With Children

▪ Sense Of Humor ▪ Communication Skills ▪ Creativity

▪ Patience ▪ Organizing Ability ▪ Sensitivity To Individuals

▪ Openness ▪ Maturity ▪ Ability To Control Situations

▪ Common Sense ▪ Nurturance ▪ Leadership

▪ Flexibility ▪ Energy And Enthusiasm ▪ Cooperation

▪ Willingness To Grow ▪ Commitment To Children ▪ Dependability

▪ Initiative ▪ Peer Relations

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17