2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR (

Posted:

09/09/2026)

POSITION

Before Care Educator / After Care Educator

• School for Early Childhood Education

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 60 college credit hours and prior preschool experience preferred. Knowledge of child development milestones and the ability to be spontaneous, patient, and flexible. Exhibits a genuine, nurturing, and caring attitude to all students. Work is routinely performed in a typical early childhood classroom, cafeteria, and playground. Application Submission Procedure

• External Candidates To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application, https://www.

ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered. Upload letter of interest and resume. All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately. Application Submission Procedure

• Internal Candidates To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.

Navigate to https:

//www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings \ Click on Internal Applicants . New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee . Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings , and verify your employee status to access internal job postings. Once logged in, click on "Job Listings" and apply for the position.

SALARY:

Paraprofessional/Social Emotional/Safety Specialist Salary Schedule

DEADLINE

Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

: School for Early Childhood Education

• Before and After Care Teacher

REPORTS TO

: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform the duties and essential functions required to assist the preschool teacher with instructional related tasks, including classroom activities, completion of paperwork, and supervision of preschool children. EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED and

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: Assists the teacher with planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment and in assures the well being of safety of children in his/her care. Assists the teacher to implement the developmental assessment for each child to determine the child's strengths and areas in which each child may need help. Escorts students to restroom, lunch related services and other designated areas as needed. Attend staff meetings and parent/teacher conferences to provide and receive information. Presents subject matter to students, lead individual/group activities. Confers teachers, and administrators regarding the progress of students. (

• ) When a specific assignment has additional or different

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

Required Education and Experience:

• Prior preschool experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development milestones
• Ability to be spontaneous
• A sense of humor, patience, and flexibility
• Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all students Physical Demands (Strength)
• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical early childhood classroom, cafeteria, and playground.
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk.