What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Program Teacher position at Safe and Sound Child Care & Early Learning Center?
Safe and Sound is seeking reliable, engaging, and experienced teachers. Teachers to provide safe, structured, and enriching programming for children ages 3-12 in a group care setting.
This role requires strong classroom management, adaptability across age groups, and the ability to create a positive, fun, and safe environment in a non-traditional classroom setting.
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Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
This role requires strong classroom management, adaptability across age groups, and the ability to create a positive, fun, and safe environment in a non-traditional classroom setting.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage children ages 3-12 in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities including games, crafts, STEM, and group play
- Maintain active supervision of children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities
- Effectively manage behavior using positive guidance strategies
- Support children's social-emotional development, cooperation, and self-esteem
- Adapt activities to meet the developmental needs of mixed-age groups
- Communicate professionally with other staff, parents, and program supervisors as needed
- Follow all company policies and state licensing regulations
- Maintain attendance records, incident reports, and other required documentation
- Set up, organize, and clean activity spaces before and after program hours
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Qualifications
- Experience working with children in a group setting (childcare, preschool, aftercare, camps, or recreation programs)
- Strong understanding of child development principles across early childhood and elementary ages
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Calm, patient, positive, and dependable demeanor
- Ability to manage behavior effectively and serve as a mediator between children
- Willingness to follow instructions, accept feedback, and work as part of a team
- Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and actively engage with children indoors and outdoors
- Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Background screening required per state and city regulations
- CDA, FCCPC, or related early childhood credential
- Experience with mixed-age programming
- Experience working in a summer camp type setting