School-Age Teacher

Gretchen's House • Ann Arbor, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Gretchen's House Child Care Centers are seeking a dynamic individual to support our after-school program on the northside of Ann Arbor. Regular work hours are 3-5:15, Monday through Friday. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a fun and supportive work environment where they can make a difference in the lives of young children. The purpose of this role is to cooperate in providing a warm and nurturing, quality school age environment in which each child can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially.

Requirements

• Appropriate Attendance
• Proficiency with Microsoft excel, word other computer skills as needed.
• Organizational skills relating to time management, space arrangement, prioritizing tasks
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children, co-workers and families
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability
• Sensitive to the individual needs of families
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Evidence of sufficient judgment to handle crisis situations
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and standards
• Knowledge of child development
• Ability to seek supervision and use it constructively
• Reliable transportation to get to and from work

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and healthy environment.
• Helps to maintain space that includes divided interest areas that are defined and clearly marked.
• Helps to ensure daily use of outside areas as a normal part of the daily routine.
• Helps to maintain an outdoor play area that is free of health and safety hazards.
• Helps to ensure that the outdoor play area includes both stationary and portable equipment and material for various types of play.
• Is supportive of allowing children easy access of (non-dangerous) materials that are accessible to them without the assistance of a teacher.
• Provides consistent opportunities for large muscle activities.
• Helps to maintain materials that reflect home and community cultures and special needs of children in the classroom.
• Helps to maintain materials that depict a wide range of non-stereotyped role models and cultures and incorporate them into classroom areas.

What This Job Offers

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