School Age Teacher
The Gentlemen and Ladies Academy
Memphis, TN
Expired: 8 days ago
Applications are no longer accepted.
- $9 to $15 Hourly
- Part-Time
Job Description
Summary
The School Age Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the after school and summer program. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order tomeet the needs of the children,effectively guide teacherassistants,and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
Requirements
About Us
Summary
The School Age Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the after school and summer program. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order tomeet the needs of the children,effectively guide teacherassistants,and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – includingmaintainingappropriate hygiene and cleanliness standardsandsafety and security of children.
- Supervise teacherassistantsand classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills andbasiccomputer skills.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must passhealth screening
- Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
About Us
Our purpose at The Gentlemen and Ladies Academy is to inspire and motivate positive character development in young boys and girls that fosters their transformation into gentlemen and ladies who, because of our programs, go on to become influential leaders among their peers and in their communities.
Address
The Gentlemen and Ladies Academy
1690 Bonnie Lane
Memphis, TN
38106
USA
Industry
Education
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