Afterschool Teacher

Kings Bay Y • Brooklyn, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for an Afterschool Teacher working 5 days a week from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The role involves preparing the classroom, planning and executing age-appropriate activities for children aged 2-4, maintaining a safe and clean environment, providing positive guidance, and communicating with parents. The position is open to subbing when needed.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• MUST have experience working with children ages 2-5 in a classroom setting
• Be able to lift, carry and hold children, to stoop and bend to a child's level throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related education field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the classroom starting at 2:30pm for the children prior to the start of after school and on a daily basis.
• Take photos throughout the week and send weekly emails to parents.
• Plan activities for the week ahead of time following the curriculum appropriate for ages 2-4.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly classroom environment (including the area outside the room as well as cubbies and bulletin boards) in compliance with Department of Health standards.
• Leave the classroom in good order each day. Materials should be put away, table surfaces cleaned with a weak bleach solution, and chairs stacked to allow the floors to be cleaned.
• Provide positive guidance and must have strong classroom management skills.
• Relate to children in a warm, respectful manner and set appropriate and reasonable limits and expectations.
• React appropriately and immediately to unexpected circumstances (i.e falling child).
• Communicate with parents.

What This Job Offers

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