Part Time Afterschool Instructor - $28.50 per hour

Friendship Public Charter School • Washington, DC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school. Armstrong is home to our Reggio Emilia Learning Center, which uses art, nature, literature, dramatic play, language, writing, and music to spark students’ intellect, creativity, and self-confidence. This learning approach combines the creative process of Reggio with a rigorous early-education curriculum, which incorporates culturally responsive learning tools and new technology into every classroom. Students build strong foundations in mathematics, science, social studies, English, and language arts while developing skills essential to high achievement such as hard work, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. The on-campus Parent Center ensures that parents are consistent figures in our classrooms and at extended-learning and after-school events.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet the requirements of the licensing agency.
• Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the School’s program and
• Have earned, an associate’s or more advanced degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, with a major in education or child and youth development; or
• Have earned at least forty-eight (48) semester credit hours, or its recognized equivalent, from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, of which at least nine (9) semester credit hours, or its recognized equivalent, shall be in child and youth development, and have at least six (6) months of supervised occupational experience working with school age children under the age of fifteen (15) years at a duly authorized school or camp, a licensed Child Development Center, or the equivalent; or
• Have earned a high school diploma and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, and have at least one (1) year of supervised occupational experience working with school age children under the age of fifteen (15) years at a duly authorized school or camp, a licensed Child Development Center, or the equivalent; or
• Successful completion of the ETS Para-Pro exam
• MUST have your HS Diploma/GED, CDA, ParaPro or College Transcripts to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the role preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises the classroom
• Facilitates the Friendship Cares academic and enrichment curricula, as prescribed
• Complete daily attendance accurately and on-time
• Helps with the general housekeeping tasks
• Maintains a professional attitude and loyalty to the school and program at all times
• Treats all children with dignity and respect
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences
• Helps to maintain a neat and organized classroom
• Helps children establish good habits of personal hygiene
• Attends school functions
• Supervises all activities to ensure safety at all times
• Reports to the Extended Day Site Coordinator any problem which may occur with the children
• Completes Incident Reports promptly and accurately
• Performs additional program duties as assigned by the Extended Day Site Coordinator according to the school’s needs
• Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of after care, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult
• Greets parents and children with salutations and smiles
• Works with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere
• Participates in Parent Open House, Back-to-School Night prior to school
• Participates in required and recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth, maintaining current knowledge of early childhood practice

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED