After School Program Teacher (K-4)

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC - 3.8

Lewisville, NC Job Details Part-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Working with students First aid and CPR Full Job Description Our After School Teachers care for our K-grade 4 students after the regular school day is over. These are 10-month positions, and the hours are either 2:30-5:45 or 3:00-5:45 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Oversight and care of students for snack time, outside play time, and planned activities Maintain a safe environment at all times Follow and enforce all safety policies Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for all students Maintain professional and positive relationships with parents, students, and staff, and a positive attitude toward coworkers, parents, students, and the school Take children to the playground, gym, and other areas, and supervise them, staying vigilant at all times, and move around to ensure safety of all students Know where all children are at all times, and ensure that you have all of them when you move from place to place Handle behavioral issues as they arise Handle student injuries and upsets Assist children in the bathroom as needed Help to maintain appropriate sanitation levels Escort and check out students to the appropriate parent or guardian Engage and communicate with students in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for their age Report any problems that arise with students, other employees, or the school to the After School Coordinator Communicate with parents about their student's day and any issues that may have occurred Attend all staff meetings and training sessions

Qualifications:

A minimum of one year's experience in childcare is required; two years' experience in a school or daycare setting is preferred Early childhood credential preferred Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and patience Exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children A clean background check is required. CPR and first aid training are required. The school will provide it if necessary.

Essential functions:

Must be able to follow directions and perform work activities as assigned by the Lower School Director. Regularly required to walk, including across uneven ground, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children. Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively