Kindergarten Enrichment Assistant Teacher

Kindergarten Assistant/Before Care TeacherA Child’s Place School-Aged Programs - Valley Forge ElementaryPart Time - 25 Hours per weekShift | 11:00am - 5:30p (Monday through Friday)Assistant Group Supervisor / Group SupervisorPosition Summary:A Child’s Place is seeking part-time, on-site, Teacher's Assistant who will be responsible for the supervision and care of our school-aged children in grades Kindergarten through 5th. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with our established team of teachers. Our Before and After School teams work inside each district's elementary school to provide fun, age-appropriate activities and games to keep children busy while awaiting the start of the school day or pick-up.This specific position also supports our full-day Kindergarten Enrichment program from 10:00am-3:30pm. In this role you will be working alongside our certified, Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher and her assistant providing care, supervision, and participating in the day's daily learning objectives by supporting students in small and whole group sessions.A typical before/after school program consists of arts & crafts, STEM projects, outdoor time, gym time (if the space is available) and homework assistance if needed. Our teachers are also responsible for building positive, professional relationships with our parents and families to support open and continuous communication.Essentials Duties and Responsibilities:Supervise groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual activities, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environmentAssist with organizing and monitoring appropriate activities for school aged childrenSubmit monthly plans, supply lists, and newsletters by the assigned due datesUtilize planned activities and create lessons that apply to your program’s interestsGreet and communicate with parents daily for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information appropriate to children.Organize a wide variety of activities appropriate to school-aged children for active participationCommunicate with Director on program matters including incidents, student behavior, parent communication, supply needs, etc.Clean and maintain the classroom/playground environmentInteract with and engage the children in a positive mannerProvide constant, supportive, effective, and professional communication with co-workers, parents, and childrenImplement positive methods of discipline and guidance to studentsConform to an established and consistent work scheduleBuild and create a relationship with the school district employees in the building in which you workAdhere to all policies found in the ACP Employee HandbookAttend monthly staff meetings and any required trainings for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to the programOther Tasks as Assigned