Summer Camp Teacher (Full-Time & Part Time Available)

Seasonal Summer Position for 8 - 11 weeks. Overview A teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a lead teacher is responsible to work together with an assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. General Qualifications A teacher must meet the qualifications of the state and the following: the ability to understand and support the education program using "learning through play" philosophy; the ability to interact closely with children at their level; the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times; the ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary); the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee's employment policies; the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents; the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare. An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following: An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations. Teacher Responsibilities A teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s) Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures Advance children's physical and intellectual competence

• Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
• Create a multi-cultural learning environment
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
• Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty
• Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children
• Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
• Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities.
• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
• Encourage families to become an integral part of their children's learning experiences
• Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences
• Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child
• Maintain a portfolio for each child
• Maintain the classroom Parent Board
• Develop lesson plans
• Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
• Perform child observations and document in their portfolios
• Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children's Progress) Maintain professional commitment
• Support a code of ethical conduct
• Pursue professional development/continuing education
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities' '

Work Location:

One location

Work Remotely No Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Parental leave

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person