Full Time Before/After School Lead Teacher - Swallow School District
About The Position
This position is a full time position that will offer 30-35 hours/week between the hours of 7AM-6PM Monday through Friday. Specific schedules will be discussed in the interview process. As a Resilience Coach, you will help create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where students can build confidence, develop life skills, and thrive. This is an active, hands-on role that combines mentorship, enrichment, recreation, and academic support. We are looking for positive, energetic team members who enjoy working with school-age children and creating meaningful connections every day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Candidates must be 21 years old or older.
- At least 240 hours of experience as a school-age program leader, public or private school teacher, student teacher, coach, camp counselor, mentor in a community based organization, or equivalent experience in another approved setting.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Positive attitude, patience, and a genuine passion for youth development.
- Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout program hours.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children in schools, childcare programs, camps, recreation programs, or youth organizations preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.
- Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- The Registry Child Care Administrator Credential
- The Registry Afterschool & Youth Development Credential
- Twelve credits in leadership, management, education, physical education, community health, child guidance, recreation, psychology, social work, or juvenile justice
- A combination of 2 noncredit department approved courses in school-age care and 6 credits in leadership, management, education, physical education, community health, child guidance, recreation, psychology, social work, or juvenile justice
- An educator license issued by the Wisconsin department of public instruction or the appropriate authority in another state to be a kindergarten, early childhood, middle school, or high school regular or special education teacher
Responsibilities
- Build positive relationships with students and create a welcoming environment.
- Serve as a role model by promoting respect, responsibility, and resilience.
- Support students through positive behavior guidance and conflict resolution.
- Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.
- Lead engaging enrichment, recreation, and team-building activities.
- Facilitate homework help and academic support sessions.
- Participate in games, fitness activities, and outdoor play.
- Help students develop social-emotional and leadership skills.
- Assist with daily program setup and cleanup.
- Support student check-in, attendance, and dismissal procedures.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and positive learning environment.
- Follow all company policies, licensing requirements, and safety procedures.
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
