Aftercare Teacher

Aftercare Teacher

Part time position

The Oak Grove Aftercare program serves children 5-10 years old, providing care beyond the regular school day. This is an outdoor, play-based program with an emphasis on arts and crafts, projects, and being together. The ideal candidate for this position would have the ability to support a mixed age group while providing a nurturing environment that honors the age and stage of each student.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support students to transition from their school day into the Aftercare program
• Purchasing and preparing snacks 
• Plan and implement activities, arts and crafts, and games
• Build connecting relationships with each student
• Support students with conflict resolution and social-emotional growth and development 
• Oversee Aftercare registration 
• Communicate directly with parents and homeroom teachers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 ECE units or equivalent
• Experience working with 5-10 year olds
• BA preferred

Qualities:

• Nurturing, creative, and thoughtful
• Strong skills in supporting social-emotional growth and facilitating conflict resolution with students, and being in respectful partnership with parents
• Familiarity with the philosophy of the school (among other things, an inquiry-based approach to education in a non-competitive atmosphere), and an understanding of progressive education 
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, professional, and energetic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Organized, punctual, with strong follow-through skills 

Hours:

The aftercare program runs from 2:30-5:00 pm four days a week and 12:00-5:00 pm on Wednesdays. Hours would range from 18 to 22 per week. 

Compensation

$30- $35/hr. depending on experience

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