Part Time Afterschool Instructor - $28.50 per hour

Friendship Public Charter School•Washington, DC

7d•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. The Afterschool Instructor will facilitate the Friendship Cares academic and enrichment curricula, supervise the classroom, and ensure the safety and well-being of students during aftercare hours. This role requires a warm and friendly personality, sensitivity to the needs of others, and the ability to relate well to children. The position is part-time, with hours from 3 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday, and pays $28.50 per hour.

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