Head Teacher - Children's School (Youth & Family Programs)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua Institution • Chautauqua, NY

5d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Chautauqua’s Children’s School is a developmental preschool for youth ages 3 to 5. The program includes a wide range of social, recreational, and educational activities that nurture the social, recreational, and educational development of children. Each week offers a different theme in the Children’s School curriculum. Guests or speakers often are included to share their special talents with the children. The program hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming environment in which all program participants, staff members, and families can fully participate.
• Encourage a culture of teamwork among Children’s School Assistant Teachers assigned to classroom.
• Develop curriculum and activities that are developmentally appropriate and align to the programmatic vision for Chautauqua Institution’s Children’s School.
• Facilitate daily classroom activities.
• Supervise classroom groups for activities outside the typical program spaces (Amphitheater, Bestor Plaza, Library, etc.).
• Manage transition times to and from Children’s School facilities, specifically for those participants arriving by bus.
• Assist with maintaining and organizing program facilities.
• Manage group and individual behavior.
• Communicate with families regarding program activities and experiences of the campers.
• Respond quickly and effectively in cases of emergency.

Benefits

• Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.
• Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed