Before and After Care Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Serious and Motivated Applicants only!

Before and After School Teacher

A Child’s Place School-Aged Programs - Downingtown School District - Springton Manor Elementary

Part Time | 10-25 Hours per week

After School Shift - 6:45am - 8:45am - 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Assistant Group Supervisor / Group Supervisor

Position Summary:

A Child’s Place is seeking part-time, on-site, Before and After School Teachers who will be responsible for the supervision and care of our school-aged children in grades Kindergarten through 6th. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with our established team of teachers. Our Before and After School teams work inside each district's elementary school to provide fun, age-appropriate activities and games to keep children busy while awaiting the start of the school day or pick-up.

A typical before/after school program consists of arts & crafts, STEM projects, outdoor time, gym time (if the space is available) and homework assistance if needed. Our teachers are also responsible for building positive, professional relationships with our parents and families to support open and continuous communication

Location: Downingtown School District

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual activities, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Organize and monitor appropriate activities for school aged children
• Submit monthly plans, supply lists, and newsletters by the assigned due dates
• Greet and communicate with parents daily for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information appropriate to children.
• Communicate with Director on program matters including incidents, student behavior, parent communication, supply needs, etc.
• Clean and maintain the classroom - program space/playground environment
• Interact with and engage the children in a positive manner
• Provide constant, supportive, effective, and professional communication with co-workers, parents, and children
• Implement positive methods of discipline and guidance to students
• Conform to an established and consistent work schedule
• Build and create a relationship with the school district employees in the building in which you work
• Adhere to all policies found in the ACP Employee Handbook
• Attend monthly staff meetings and any required trainings for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to the program
• Other Tasks as Assigned

• Must be 18 or older * Required
• High School Diploma -or- GED * Required
• 2 years (2,500 hours) of documentable experience working with children * Required
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all background/clearance checks.
• Maintain an employee file in accordance with DHS and ACP regulations.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping.
• Climb up and down stairs.
• Have the mobility required to ensure the safety of the children.
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather.
• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children with DHS licensing safety requirements.
• Perform light duty cleaning.
• Light typing and word processing.

Starting rate is contingent upon qualifications and experience provided.