Childcare Teacher/Assistant Teacher - Afterschool/Floater

Summary

An after-school teacher supervises and nurtures children after regular school hours by creating a safe, engaging environment. Their duties include planning age-appropriate educational and recreational activities, assisting with homework, maintaining a clean classroom, and communicating with parents. This role requires patience, strong communication skills, strong teamwork skills and the ability to manage behavior while fostering a child's overall development, including physical, social, and academic growth. Most after-school teachers work shifts ranging from 12pm-6pm or 2or3pm-6pm. Afterschool teachers that work 12pm-6pm help cover teacher breaks, as well as, any needs throughout the center before transitioning to after-school. Our after-school teachers are also given the opportunity to work our school break camps. School break camp, as well as summer camp, is a full day care program that is held for school-aged students when county schools are closed. This gives part-time afterschool teachers the opportunity to work full-time if desired. If full-time is not desired, part-time afterschool teachers are still required to work their regular shift when school break camps are being held, unless previously discussed and approved.

Duties

• Ensure a safe and secure environment by supervising children and enforcing safety policies. 
• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support the program's goals. 
• Assist students with homework assignments and provide academic support to reinforce learning.
• Create and maintain a clean, organized, and positive learning environment. 
• Keep accurate records of student attendance.
• Ensuring that all school rules, policies, and guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.
• Serving afternoon snacks.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Patience and Positivity: Ability to remain calm, patient, and friendly when working with children.
• Creativity: Skill in developing fun and stimulating activities to keep children engaged. 
• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with children, parents, and staff. 
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage the classroom, materials, and schedules effectively. 
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with other staff members to ensure a cohesive program.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to learn afternoon van routes (picking up from designated elementary schools and transporting to our center) and willingness to cover afternoon van route in case coverage is needed.
• 1+ year experience in childcare.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Childcare related trainings.
• Experience with Quality Rated.

Benefits

• Weekends off.
• Major Holidays off.
• Discounted childcare (spots limited).
• Paid Time Off for full-time employees.