Lead Teacher/Teacher Assistant- Before and After School Program

We have a unique PART-TIME opening for someone who is passionate about working with students in a structured environment.

The position is approximately 10-20 hours per week. Monday through Friday. Opportunities to work additional hours during early dismissal/vacation days may also exist for candidates who are interested.

In this role you will be:

• Partnering with the Site Coordinator to deliver the Innovation Learning curriculum by engaging children enthusiastically, following the program model, and fostering the 4Cs (creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication).
• Supervising a group of children while guiding them through all program components listed in the daily schedule (SWITCH, Homework Support, Innovation Stations, Physical Fitness, Discovery and TINKER time).
• Facilitating a STEM curriculum delivered using a Project Based Learning (PBL) approach.
• Working with the Site Coordinator to organize the daily materials for all lessons and activities, ensuring that all materials are readily available, and the curriculum is delivered with efficacy.
• Adhering to and facilitating the daily program schedule for your group of assigned students.
• Implements effective classroom management strategies to include supervision to ensure the attention, safety and well-being of all students.
• Assisting children with homework, providing direction, offering support and then checking for accuracy.
• Administering light First Aid when necessary
• Developing strong relationships with students.
• Other duties as assigned

We want:

• A 2-year college degree in teaching, learning, curriculum and/or a related field is preferred.
• 2 years documented experience working with children.
• Experience working with school-age children in an education setting.
• 1 Year of teaching experience in a classroom setting is highly desirable (as is a school-age teaching credential)