What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Kids on Campus position at The Episcopal School of Dallas Inc?
Description
The Episcopal School of Dallas prepares young men and women for lives of intellectual discovery, integrity, and purpose. Built upon our Founding Tenets of Daily Worship, Community, Ethical Decision-Making, and Service, ESD is committed to the intellectual, spiritual, and physical wellness of every member of its community.
Founded in 1974 by The Reverend Stephen B. Swann with eight seventh-grade students, today ESD educates and inspires 1,150 students in grades beginner (age 3) through grade 12. ESD is located in Dallas, a modern metropolis of North Texas, and a commercial and cultural hub in the region.
At the heart of ESD are talented and compassionate faculty and staff who are the backbone of our institution and paramount to the school’s success. They adeptly balance rigorous, college preparatory coursework with understanding and nurturing of the whole child. Classes are small, with an overall student-teacher ratio of 7:1. ESD employees are lifelong learners, and the school invests nearly $500,000 in professional development annually. More than 250 serve the ESD community and all are appreciated and respected for their individual and collective contributions.
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Purpose: An ESD Kids on Campus staff member is passionate about children and has a basic knowledge of elementary education and child development who employs a variety of teaching tools and methodologies. As an effective member of the Lower School staff, this individual is flexible and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues. He/she is committed to developing and modifying curriculum to meet the unique needs of every child. This teacher will be a lifelong learner who engages in professional development and collegial conversation leading to effective teaching and learning practices.
Part-time: 2:00-5:30 pm Monday - Friday.
Essential Functions:
- Promote the best interests of each child in the Lower School within the context of the Mission Statement and the Founding Tenets
- All personnel should become familiar with all school routines and the school calendar
- All personnel should learn the names of all faculty and staff members
- All personnel should show a willingness to learn student and parent names
- All personnel should demonstrate competence with all office machines including but not limited to copiers, fax machines, and desktop computers
Administrative Duties
- Communicate in a positive way with ESD faculty, staff and families
Teaching Duties
- Supervise students as they arrive, go to and from Kids on Campus rooms to classrooms, at outdoor play, after school activities, and as they are picked up in the afternoon.
- Prepare lessons and activities that are developmentally appropriate for a wide range of children. The daily plans should include but are not limited to activities that encourage oral language proficiency, an appreciation of high quality children’s literature, and promote creativity through hands-on art projects.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Abuse Risk Management Standards:
- Adheres to policies related to boundaries with students.
- Attends required abuse risk management training.
- Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising students.
- Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
- Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Working Environment:
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
- Generally 5% sitting, 45% walking and 50% standing.
- Minimal temperature variations.
- Generally hazard free environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, Undergraduate Degree preferred
- A love and enthusiasm for teaching young children
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- An interest in early childhood development
- Demonstrates patience, creativity, optimism, resilience and adaptability
- Knowledge of 21st Century learning principles
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various school constituencies
- Technological proficiency expected, as well as a demonstrated capacity to learn new technology as necessary (i.e. Google Apps, Schoology, iPads and Chromebooks)
- Knowledge of independent school culture and practices
Salary : $500,000