School-Age Teacher

Gretchen's House Child Care Centers are seeking a dynamic individual to support our after-school program on the northside of Ann Arbor. Regular work hours are 3-5:15, Monday through Friday. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a fun and supportive work environment where they can make a difference in the lives of young children. Purpose To cooperate in providing a warm and nurturing, quality school age environment in which each child can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. Learning Environment Maintains a safe and healthy environment. Helps to maintain space that includes divided interest areas that are defined and clearly marked. (low shelves and furniture, carpeting) and labeled (e.g. toy area, house area, book area) Helps to ensure daily use of outside areas as a normal part of the daily routine. Helps to maintain an outdoor play area that is free of health and safety hazards. Helps to ensure that the outdoor play area includes both stationary and portable equipment and material for various types of play. Is supportive of allowing children easy access of (non-dangerous) materials that are accessible to them without the assistance of a teacher. Provides consistent opportunities for large muscle activities. Helps to maintain materials that reflect home and community cultures and special needs of children in the classroom. (ex. Photos of family members, cooking utensils, music tapes, work clothes, tools) Helps to maintain materials that depict a wide range of non-stereotyped role models and cultures and incorporate them into classroom areas. Requirements Appropriate Attendance Proficiency with Microsoft excel, word other computer skills as needed. Organizational skills relating to time management, space arrangement, prioritizing tasks Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children, co-workers and families Evidence of emotional maturity and stability Sensitive to the individual needs of families Ability to communicate effectively with others Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position Evidence of sufficient judgment to handle crisis situations Knowledge of rules, regulations and standards Knowledge of child development Ability to seek supervision and use it constructively Reliable transportation to get to and from work #J-18808-Ljbffr