Preschool PM Teacher & After-School Recreation Leader
About The Position
Oakwood School seeks a caring, energetic, and dependable Preschool PM Teacher & After-School Recreation Leader to support students throughout their school day and beyond. This unique position combines two important roles within the Oakwood community. This position will work as part of the Preschool teaching team, supporting classroom instruction, student supervision, routines, and the social-emotional needs of our youngest learners in the morning, while transitioning into Oakwood's After-School Program to support elementary and middle school students through recreation, enrichment activities, homework time, and supervised play. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children across a range of ages, is flexible and collaborative, and brings warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to creating a safe and positive environment for students.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and group management skills
- Ability to engage and motivate children through play and activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to model appropriate behavior and sportsmanship
- Dependable, punctual, and professional
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Must successfully pass pre-employment background check
- Experience working with school-age children and their families
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the lead teacher to support the daily classroom program and curriculum.
- Assist with small-group and individual learning activities.
- Supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, rest/nap, transitions, and indoor and outdoor play.
- Support positive student behavior, independence, social-emotional development, and classroom routines.
- Prepare classroom materials and help maintain an organized, welcoming, and safe learning environment.
- Build positive and respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Provide classroom coverage and additional student support as needed.
- Provide active supervision for elementary and middle school students in the After-School Program.
- Help plan and lead engaging recreational activities, including sports, games, arts and crafts, enrichment activities, and special events.
- Support students with homework and other academic needs as appropriate.
- Encourage positive relationships, inclusion, sportsmanship, independence, and responsible decision-making.
- Maintain clear expectations and provide consistent, age-appropriate behavior support.
- Ensure students are safely supervised during activities, transitions, and dismissal.
- Embody Oakwood School’s mission and values.
- Support and follow school policies and procedures.
- Participate in Admission events, including Open House, New Student Orientation, and applicant interviews.
- Attend various staff meetings, Back-to-School Nights, commencement ceremony, and other events as directed.
- Classroom coverage as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan with employer match
- paid sick leave
- professional development opportunities
- on-site cardio and weight room
- Dependent children of employees receive tuition remission (one child no-cost tuition/full-time employee)
- financial aid and scholarship opportunities
- on-site before and after school care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
