After School Program Teacher

Job Type: 10-month position, Part-time M-F 3:00 - 5:45 p.m.Responsibilities:Oversight and care of students for snack time, outside play time, and planned activitiesMaintain a safe environment at all times. Follow and enforce all safety policies.Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for all students.Maintain professional and positive relationships with parents, students, and staff, and a positive attitude toward co‐workers, parents, students, and the school.Take children to the playground, gym, and other areas, and supervise them, staying vigilant at all times, and move around to ensure safety of all students.Know where all children are at all times, and ensure that you have all of them when you move from place to place.Handle behavioral issues as they arise.Handle student injuries and upsets.Assist children in the bathroom as needed.Help to maintain appropriate sanitation levels.Escort and check out students to appropriate parent or guardian.Engage and communicate with students in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for their age.Report any problems that arise with students, other employees, or the school to the Lower School Director.Communicate with parents about their student’s day and any issues that may have occurred.Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.Qualifications:A minimum of one year’s experience in childcare is required; two years’ experience in a school or daycare setting is preferredEarly childhood credential preferredExcellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and patienceExceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all timesCreativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with childrenMust be able to follow directions and perform work activities as assigned.A clean background check is required.CPR and first aid training are required. The school will provide, if necessary.Essential functions:Must be able to follow directions and perform work activities as assignedMust be capable of occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50lbsMust be capable of walking on uneven ground for up to 600 feetMust be capable of standing and walking for extended periodsMust be capable of bending, sitting, crouching, and getting down on the floor and back upMay be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures #J-18808-Ljbffr