Before and After Care Teacher at A Child's Place in Downingtown, PA

Position Details
Location | A Child’s Place School-Aged Programs
Part Time | 25 Hours per week
Before School Shifts | 6:45a - 8:30a
After School Shifts | 3:00p - 6:00p
Assistant Group Supervisor / Group Supervisor

Position Summary
A Child’s Place is seeking part-time, on-site, Before and After School Teacher who will be responsible for the supervision and care of our school-aged children in grades Kindergarten through 5th. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with our established team of teachers. Our Before and After School teams work inside each district's elementary school to provide fun, age-appropriate activities and games to keep children busy while awaiting the start of the school day or pick-up. This person will be responsible for the structure of the programs, supervising and assisting support staff, handling parent issues and child issues and planning and leading all activities and schedules. This position is ideal for someone with high energy, friendly, and reliable and outgoing personality.

A typical before/after school program consists of arts & crafts, STEM projects, outdoor time, gym time (if the space is available) and homework assistance if needed. Our teachers are also responsible for building positive, professional relationships with our parents and families to support open and continuous communication.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual activities, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Assist with organizing and monitoring appropriate activities for school aged children
• Submit monthly plans, supply lists, and newsletters by the assigned due dates
• Provide constant, supportive, effective, and professional communication with co-workers, parents, and children
• Implement positive methods of discipline and guidance to students

Educational / Experience Qualifications:*

• Must be 18 or older **Required*
• High School Diploma **Required*
• Associate’s Degree or Higher in Elementary Education / Early Grades Prep / Special Education / Early Childhood Education / Early Childhood Development or Human Services related field (such as: Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Nursing) *Preferred
• 2 years (2,500 Hours) of documentable experience working with children Required**
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all background/clearance checks.
• Maintain an employee file in accordance with DHS and ACP regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs
• Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping.
• Climb up and down stairs.
• Have the mobility required to ensure the safety of the children.
• Work with children on the floor.
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather.
• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children with DHS licensing safety requirements.
• Perform light duty cleaning.
• Light typing and word processing

Starting rate within offered range is contingent upon qualifications and experience provided.