What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher - After School Elementary Childcare position at The Baldwin School?
Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.
The Baldwin School is seeking to hire part-time qualified candidates for our after-school program. Extended Day Program Teachers will work directly with students in an after-school setting, leading small groups in the area of arts, sports, academics, and mentorship. The hours for the position are Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement the daily after-school program with appropriate developmental experiences for a group of children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5.
- Use a wide range of teaching methods and activities (indoor or outdoor games, stories, art, homework supervision, etc) to engage children.
- Create and implement activities, workshops and events for students based on their interests and with their involvement.
- Arrange and maintain a physical environment conducive to children's growth and development and optimal program functioning, including daily setup and cleanup.
- Assist the Manager of Auxiliary Programs with administrative tasks related to running the program.
- Interact professionally with all community members.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Maintain the upkeep of supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Include:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, and cooperative with a sense of humor
- Passion for working with children
- Must be able to engage and motivate students
- Sufficient insight and judgment to handle crisis situations
- Ability to take supervision and correction constructively
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Two years experience working with young children
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.