After School Support Teacher

$36,400 - $42,640/Yr

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School

posted 3 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level

About the position

The REEF Support Teacher position at Washington Yu Ying's REEF program is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about working with children. This part-time role is designed for those who are enthusiastic, open-minded, and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of children. The REEF program focuses on fostering the intellectual development of children through engaging activities and supportive interactions. As a REEF Support Teacher, you will play a crucial role in facilitating daily activities, leading classroom sessions, and building trusting relationships with students, families, and fellow educators. This position serves as an excellent entry point into the field of childhood development, allowing you to gain valuable experience while contributing to a nurturing educational environment. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and assisting in the coordination of before and aftercare programs for assigned classrooms. You will proactively support the success of daily activities planned by Lead Teachers and lead classroom activities several times a week. Monitoring student behavior for growth and progress will be essential, as will consulting with parents to share positive feedback about their children. You will be encouraged to make education fun by coming up with creative ways to teach and challenge yourself to lead your own activities. Collaboration with colleagues will be key to engaging and educating students effectively. Additionally, you will facilitate and lead activities created by Lead Teachers in their absence, ensuring that all students are fully engaged during REEF classes. Supervising students during aftercare activities, including field trips, will be part of your responsibilities, as will ensuring a safe and clean environment for learning. This role requires a warm and friendly personality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing time effectively. Overall, the REEF Support Teacher position is a rewarding opportunity to inspire and educate children in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and assist in the coordination of before and aftercare (REEF) programs for assigned classrooms.
  • Proactively support the success of daily activities planned by Lead Teachers.
  • Lead classroom activities several times per week.
  • Monitor student behavior for growth, progress, and opportunities to reward.
  • Consult with parents and share positive feedback about students.
  • Help students get the most out of each planned activity through positivity and encouragement.
  • Develop creative ways to teach and challenge yourself to lead your own activities.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to engage and educate students.
  • Facilitate and lead activities created by Lead Teachers in their absence.
  • Anticipate the needs of teachers and students to ensure smooth activity execution.
  • Supervise and ensure students' safety during aftercare activities and field trips.
  • Ensure that students are fully engaged in REEF classes each period.
  • Help supervise transition periods between classes and group play.
  • Assist with supervising students on monthly field trips and ensure safe transitions.
  • Support Lead Teachers in maintaining cleanliness and organization of materials used during REEF programs.
  • Assist with other REEF operation efforts as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Warm and friendly personality; ability to relate well to children and staff.
  • Experience and knowledge with before-and-aftercare program administration is a plus.
  • Basic technology skills, e.g., Google Suite, especially Gmail; experience with Mac preferred.
  • Self-starter with sound time management skills and ability to work with little supervision.
  • Proactive problem-solving and crisis management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and writing communication skills and strong motivational skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Part-Time (Monday-Thursday 3pm-6:15pm, Friday 12pm-6:15pm)
  • 11 Federal Holidays/School Closure
  • Chinese New Year
  • DC Emancipation Day
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