Before and After Care Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Looking to join a team of enthusiastic professionals? Are you passionate about the education of young children? Smart Start Academy is looking for dedicated, creative, hard-working Before and After Care teacher to join our growing team for the school year! Our center is located in Toms River, NJ and this position is servicing children ages 5 years- 12 years (before and after care/ summer camp) with an opportunity to stay on for our summer camp program during the summer months.

• Help plan and implement activities and opportunities that encourage student’s curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving.
• Provide the children with age-appropriate activities that promote physical, intellectual, and social growth.
• Adapt teaching methods and curriculum to meet student’s varying needs, interests, abilities, developmental levels and learning styles.
• Develop and execute lesson plans that establish high expectations for students in all curriculum areas.
• Help children develop problem-solving skills.
• Plan and prepare classroom setting.
• Oversee safety and educational programs.
• Supervise children in the classroom and outdoors.
• Provide a supportive environment where children can learn and practice appropriate behaviors.
• Interact daily with parents; maintain open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child’s family relationships.
• Follow Policies and Procedures set forth by the Office of Licensing and DCP&P

• Minimum 1 year experience w/ school age children
• HS diploma

• CDA, Associates or BA Degree in Early Childhood Education
• CPR and First Aid Training

• Employee discount
• Paid time off for full time staff after 1 year
• Paid sick time after 90 days
• Professional development assistance
• Scholarships available for further education
• Opportunity for advancement