After School Teacher

Presidio Knolls School Inc•San Francisco, CA

5d•$20 - $26

About The Position

Presidio Knolls School is seeking enthusiastic After School Teachers for its Elementary and Middle School programs. The afterschool program operates from class dismissal until the extended care program dismissal. This is a part-time, non-exempt role reporting to the Auxiliary Program Director. Teachers engage with children in a positive, supportive, respectful, and open-minded manner; create open-ended daily activities that foster questioning, problem solving, language, creativity, and concept formation; and support students’ critical and creative thinking through inquiry, observation, and experimentation. They also support children’s social and emotional growth, maintain supervision and safety across classrooms, playgrounds, and campus transitions, keep attendance records, communicate student needs to the Auxiliary team, and maintain clean, organized play areas. Presidio Knolls School is a progressive school with rigorous Mandarin immersion and a commitment to social-emotional learning. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a Livescan background check permitting employment in a school or child care facility. Compensation is $20–$26 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

Must have or be able to attain authorization to work in the United States; the posting states both that sponsorship by PKS is possible and that authorization must be obtained without sponsorship by PKS.
Must pass a Livescan background check permitting employment in a school or child care facility.
At least six months of teaching experience is desirable; other work with children, including babysitting and summer camp, will also be considered.
Contagious enthusiasm and charisma, with the ability to engage and inspire students, parents, and colleagues.
Strong knowledge of child development and a passion to grow in the field.
Commitment to reflective practice and openness to continual professional development.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or currently working toward one.
Fluency in Mandarin.
Knowledge of Progressive Education.

Responsibilities

Interact with children using a positive, supportive, respectful, and open-minded attitude, language, and tone.
Design daily open-ended activities that encourage questioning, problem solving, language, creativity, and concept forming in young children.
Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children to ensure their safety in the classroom, on the playground, and while navigating campus.
Support children in building critical and creative thinking skills through inquiry, observation, and experimentation.
Support children’s social and emotional growth and development.
Maintain clean, organized play areas and complete assigned closing duties.
Promptly communicate injuries, behavioral concerns, attendance discrepancies, and other student needs to the Auxiliary team.
Maintain accurate attendance records and confirm students’ locations during transitions and handoffs.
Attend monthly team meetings and required training sessions.
Perform other duties as directed.