Summer Academy Teacher
About The Position
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew seeks teachers for the Summer Academy program. Teachers will be responsible for assisting in planning and leading activities in the daily operation of the Summer program for grades K - 4 in fulfillment of the School’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy. Teachers will work closely with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to provide engaging, developmentally appropriate week-long programs which focus on alternating sports, coding and dance for children enrolled in the K - 4th grade 2025-2026 program. This is a temporary seasonal position which begins July 7, 2025 and ends on August 1, 2025. Weekly camp hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, and might include morning care from 8:30 am - 9:00 am and afternoon care from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Hours for each week are not guaranteed, and depend upon student enrollment. Hours will be set by the Director of Auxiliary Programs.
Requirements
- Associates Degree, High School diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in either teaching or child-care with young children is a must
- If working with K students, must have at least 12 Early Childhood Education Units
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively as a team player with colleagues in the faculty and administration
- Must comply with all federal and state vaccination requirements or proof of eligibility for exemption.
Nice To Haves
- Possessing an engaging nature and love for children
- Consistent highly professional behavior, including acting with discretion, good judgment, and integrity
- Dedicated work ethic; proactive, responsible, reliable, punctual, and attentive to deadlines
- Effective time management skills with the ability to manage, organize and prioritize work
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite) accompanied by a willingness to learn new technologies
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility with regard to changes in the program calendar and schedule
- Ability to display strong initiative, internal motivation, and a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond those explicitly defined.
Responsibilities
- Leading Supervising children on the Charles House Campus and/or Baldwin Campus
- Communicating with parents regarding program offerings and day-to-day communication
- Supporting the Summer team, managing the activities and movement of children during Program operating hours
- Facilitating Learning Working with Summer team members, staff, faculty, and/or outside vendors to develop and follow planned schedules and activities for the Summer program
- Collaborating Working with the Director of Auxiliary Programs and other faculty members to ensure consistency in care and routines for the children
- Working closely with parents and other teaching staff to resolve any issues that may arise in a sensitive and respectful fashion
- Supporting the school and its leadership
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School
Benefits
- Hourly Wage: This position is a non-exempt seasonal temporary hourly position, up to 8 hours a day. Hourly wage is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
