Afterschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Multiple Positions Available:

• Duveneck Kids' Club
• Ohlone Kids' Club

About Company:

It is PACCC’s honorable mission to serve as many families as possible and help to build the future of our community through its most precious asset – the children. Since 1974, PACCC has pursued its non-profit mission of providing exceptional education and care for Palo Alto’s children, regardless of a family’s financial circumstances, with unwavering determination.

In alignment with our long-standing partners, the City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto Unified School District, California Department of Social Services and California Department of Education, PACCC is committed to serving the current and future needs of Palo Alto’s families, and actively works to eliminate barriers. Over one-third of enrollment spots are designated for financial assistance through our long-standing partners and PACCC’s own fundraising efforts.

Our staff devote their professional lives to this field because they are motivated to do more than just take good care of children; they are in this for the love of children. We have established developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate and effective teaching approaches that enhance each child’s learning and development in the context of the curriculum goals. Our teachers recognize differences, such as learning styles, needs, capacities, interests and cultural backgrounds, and use instructional and nurturing approaches that are appropriate for each child, as well as collectively as a group. PACCC hires teachers with the educational qualifications, knowledge, and professional commitment necessary to promote children’s learning and development, and to support families’ diverse needs and interests. PACCC also provides ongoing professional development and trainings for staff to enhance their skill set, approaches and the curriculum within our programs.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Afterschool Teacher to join our team at Palo Alto Community Child Care. As an Afterschool Teacher, you will be responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for children after school hours. You will be responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development. Additionally, the Afterschool Teacher will be responsible for maintaining open communication with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being of each child.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or School-Age Relevant units, such as Core units (Child Development; Child, Family, Community; Curriculum), Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Recreation, Arts, Music, Physical Education
• Experience working with children in a group setting
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience working with children with special needs

Essential Functions:

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children after school hours
• Maintain open communication with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being of each child
• Supervise and assist children with homework and other academic activities
• Ensure that all children are picked up by authorized individuals
• Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs in all areas of Center grounds and during off-site excursions.
• Able to safely lift 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10 to 15 times per day.
• Able to respond to a child's needs 30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.

Skills:

As an Afterschool Teacher, you will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with children, parents, and colleagues. You will also need to have strong organizational and time-management skills to plan and implement activities and ensure that all children are supervised and safe. Additionally, you will need to have a strong understanding of child development and be able to adapt activities to meet the needs of each child. Finally, the Afterschool Teacher will need to have a passion for working with children and be committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow.

Additional Requirements*:

• Must be vaccinated for measles and pertussis; must obtain annual flu vaccine or provide a signed declination form; must be tested for TB upon hire.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must complete and pass a fingerprint background clearance check.

*Some may be subject to reasonable accommodation requests

Palo Alto Community Child Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.