Job Details
Before / After School LEAD
A Child’s Place School-Aged Programs (Hiring for Multiple locations, please see below)
Part Time | 25 Hours per week
Before and After School Shift | 6:45a - 8:30a and 2:45p-6:00p - * Working both shifts 5 days is REQUIRED
Monday through Friday
**School-Year Only! Positions available for upcoming 24-25 SY beginning August 19th 2024
Assistant Group Supervisor / Group Supervisor
Position Summary:
A Child’s Place is seeking part-time, on-site, Before and After School LEAD Teachers 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.
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.
A LEAD Teacher is responsible for the day to day operations of the both the Before and Aftercare program at their assigned school location. They act as a liaison between the program and school's main office to ensure attendance is accurate and the program is following the expectations of the school. This person also works as the immediate point of contact for parents and the director of the program to ensure smooth communication.
Locations: We are seeking LEADS in the following schools
- West Bradford Elementary - Downingtown Area School District
- Beaver Creek Elementary - Downingtown Area School District
- Exton Elementary - West Chester Area School District
- Fern Hill Elementary - West Chester Area School District
- Glen Acres Elementary - West Chester Area School District
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
- Organize and monitor appropriate activities for school aged children for active participation
- Develop and implement appropriate classroom and behavior management techniques to develop promote positive behavior
- Submit monthly plans, supply lists, and newsletters by the assigned due dates
- Utilize planned activities and create lessons that apply to your program’s interests
- Greet and communicate with parents daily for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information appropriate to children.
- Communicate with Director on program matters including incidents, student behavior, parent communication, supply needs, etc.
- Assist in welcome new staff, showing them the daily operations of the program and including them in the day to day schedule/tasks - work as a team
- Clean and maintain the classroom/playground environment
- Interact with and engage the children in a positive manner
- Provide constant, supportive, effective, and professional communication with co-workers, parents, and children
- Implement positive methods of discipline and guidance to students
- Conform to an established and consistent work schedule
- Build and create a relationship with the school district employees in the building in which you work
- Act as a liaison between school's main office and program/director to ensure we are following school rules, attendance is accurate, students are accounted for, etc.
- Adhere to all policies found in the ACP Employee Handbook
- Attend monthly staff meetings and any required trainings for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to the program
- Other Tasks as Assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 or older *Required
- High School Diploma *Required
- Associate's or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education -or- related field - *Preferred
- 2 years (2,500 Hours) of verifiable 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.
- 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
Salary:
- Starting at $18.00 per hour
Starting rate is contingent upon qualifications and experience provided.
Benefits Breakdown:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Trainings
- Annual Performance-Based Raises
- Employee Discount (50% tuition)
- Employee Referral Program
A Child’s Place, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in our company. We seek to employ individuals based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the position’s responsibilities. All applicants can expect a fair and completed evaluation of their resume.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- childcare: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chester County, PA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chester County, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person