After School Teacher - POOL

AtlantiCare•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Teacher is responsible for planning and executing lessons based on curriculum requirements and program learning objectives. Through the development and execution of age-appropriate lesson plans, the After School Group Teacher delivers quality learning programs that supports program curriculum objectives. Lessons are taught in a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes child learning, self-awareness and growing independence. The Teacher insures each child progresses appropriately and plays an active role in enhancing each child's individual growth and development. The Teacher provides for adequate materials for classroom instruction and prepares the support staff for assisting in learning activities. The Teacher is responsible for providing a safe environment for learning. This position assumes responsibility for the Center as needed, in the absence of the Director, Assistant Director of operations, or the Head Teacher. Substitute teachers who assume this role execute the appropriate lesson plan and meet the established objectives for the delivery of quality programs in a supportive and nurturing environment. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required.
Required to possess or obtain American Heart Association BLS and Heart Saver First Aid certifications with hands on component within first two weeks of hire or transfer.
Minimum 1 year teaching experience required.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required to play a leading role as a member of the teaching team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Responsibilities

Planning and executing lessons based on curriculum requirements and program learning objectives.
Delivering quality learning programs that supports program curriculum objectives through the development and execution of age-appropriate lesson plans.
Insuring each child progresses appropriately and playing an active role in enhancing each child's individual growth and development.
Providing for adequate materials for classroom instruction.
Preparing the support staff for assisting in learning activities.
Providing a safe environment for learning.
Assuming responsibility for the Center as needed, in the absence of the Director, Assistant Director of operations, or the Head Teacher.
Executing the appropriate lesson plan and meeting the established objectives for the delivery of quality programs (for substitute teachers).
Providing quality customer service.
Participating in performance improvement efforts.
Demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.