After School Educator
About The Position
Apollo After School offers after-school care and enrichment clubs at local schools. We seek outgoing, personable, and reliable art teachers for our school-based programs in the area. If you don't have a degree in Sports or in education, no problem! While this is highly valuable, we encourage candidates who have a real, genuine passion for working with children and art to apply! If this sounds like you, then continue reading! As an Apollo Teacher, your responsibilities will be: Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day. Planning and implementing engaging art lessons for children aged 5-12, with a focus on beginner level. Plan and deliver fun, engaging sports activities tailored to different age groups (Pre-K - 5th grade) such as soccer, basketball, tennis, field hockey, etc Teach fundamental skills and rules of various sports, ensuring all children participate and enjoy. Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes in a safe and inclusive environment. Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all students. Ensure the safety of all participants by following appropriate guidelines and maintaining supervision. Develop age-appropriate sports activities that foster physical flexibility, teamwork, and fitness. Promote positive behavior and social interactions among children. Collaborate with other aftercare staff to ensure a cohesive program experience. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child development and best practices in sports education. Creating a positive and inclusive class environment allowing kids to feel valuable and supported. Follow designated schedule and curriculum, maintain a routine for students Assist with homework completion Maintain equipment and ensure proper storage and care.
Requirements
- Ability to command respect and cooperation in an Elementary Classroom
- Must enjoy a variety of sports and have a strong desire to inspire young children.
- Understanding of various sports and physical activities suitable for children.
- Experience working with children, Pre-K to 8th grade.
- Ability to create fun engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a group of children and maintain a positive, inclusive atmosphere.
- Energetic, patient, and knowledgeable on how to share positive feedback.
- Ability to assess and solve problems associated with elementary-aged children.
- Ability to create and maintain a fun, caring, and responsive educational environment.
- Great ability to motivate and encourage kids.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in sports coaching or physical education, preferably with children is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day.
- Planning and implementing engaging art lessons for children aged 5-12, with a focus on beginner level.
- Plan and deliver fun, engaging sports activities tailored to different age groups (Pre-K - 5th grade) such as soccer, basketball, tennis, field hockey, etc
- Teach fundamental skills and rules of various sports, ensuring all children participate and enjoy.
- Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all students.
- Ensure the safety of all participants by following appropriate guidelines and maintaining supervision.
- Develop age-appropriate sports activities that foster physical flexibility, teamwork, and fitness.
- Promote positive behavior and social interactions among children.
- Collaborate with other aftercare staff to ensure a cohesive program experience.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child development and best practices in sports education.
- Creating a positive and inclusive class environment allowing kids to feel valuable and supported.
- Follow designated schedule and curriculum, maintain a routine for students
- Assist with homework completion
- Maintain equipment and ensure proper storage and care.
Benefits
- We encourage Career and Professional Development
- Training in relevant childcare subjects
- Collaboration, and schedule flexibility
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
