Before and After Program School- Age Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate School-age Teacher to join our Little Campus family. The School-Age Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for our Elementary School children ages 5–12 at The Little Campus. This role focuses on fostering social, emotional, and academic growth through age-appropriate activities before and after school, during holiday breaks, and in our summer school-age program. If you have a love for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact on their lives, we encourage you to apply for our preschool position. We are a located in Newark, De.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support learning, creativity, and social skills: prepare weekly written lesson plans. Planning must be in sufficient detail to be easily followed by a substitute in the employee's absence. Lesson plans must include all areas of development (physical, social/emotional, cognitive)
• Supervise children at all times to ensure safety and well-being
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Encourage respectful behavior and guide children using positive behavior management strategies
• Assist with homework and enrichment activities as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Follow all licensing regulations, health and safety guidelines, and program policies
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding children’s progress and daily activities
• Be an active participant in all activities, such as outdoor play, daily lessons, special events, etc....
• Complete and maintain all other required documentation and records. (Ex: attendance, incidents, charts, safety checklists, classroom notes, etc...)
• Assist in assessments, evaluations, and document individual children's development
• Actively participate in staff meeting, parent meetings, in service trainings, program meetings, and team meetings.
• Be punctual and dependable. Be flexible to meet the needs of the program, which may include working in other classrooms before School-age students arrive.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (additional education in early childhood or education preferred)
• School-age Delaware certificate
• Experience working with school-age children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine interest in working with children
• Ability to meet state licensing and background check requirements
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & First Aid applicable to children and adults.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain written records
• Good time management skills
• Knowledge of child development

Required experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly

Shift hours:

We are hiring for the following : also availability for more full time hours are available.

7 am to 9 am Monday through Friday

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday

Summer camp from June to August

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• school-age teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person