School Age Program Teacher

School Age Program Teacher – Acquire4

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We are looking for caring adults who are energetic, creative, and dedicated to working with children in grades K-5 from a highly diverse group of socio-economic backgrounds.

• Interact appropriately with children during all phases of the day, including planned and unplanned activities, meal times, field trips, and transitions, in a warm, accepting and nurturing way.
• Be aware of each child's needs and developmental level and guide children's growth in accordance with the Red Caboose SAP’s mission statement.
• Provide consistent, positive limits and expectations, and use positive child guidance techniques.
• Oversee the entire classroom and follow Red Caboose School Age tracking procedures.
• Ensure the health and safety of the children: maintain knowledge of and administer first aid; respond to emergencies; know and execute fire drill procedures; dispense and record medication; and report accidents according to Red Caboose procedures.
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis through conversation, parent logs, newsletters, and meetings.
• Coordinate activities with SAP staff and exchange knowledge and skills with other staff.
• Participate in committee and board work, workdays, potlucks, and other program-wide activities.
• Attend and participate in weekly site-specific and room meetings.
• Maintain professional, respectful, and cooperative relationships with all co-workers and Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) staff.
• Serve as an ongoing mentor and model to new staff, substitutes, and volunteers.
• Plan and carry out daily curriculum; provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, experiences, and materials.
• Plan short- and long-range goals with other staff.
• Maintain the room in an attractive and safe manner to ensure an environment conducive to learning and playing.
• Plan activities in accordance with MMSD "academic time" guidelines.
• Help maintain common areas in the school (i.e. storage spaces).
• Obtain a substitute in case of planned absence.
• Fulfill in-service/continuing education requirements.
• Comply with Red Caboose policies and work rules, MMSD policies, accreditation standards, and State Licensing regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all center staff, children, and families.
• Comply with NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Fully participate in the accreditation process yearly.
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings and other center-wide activities.
• Other duties that fall within the scope of the job description as directed by the supervisor.

• Education:
  
  Must meet State Licensing requirements for teacher (via the Wisconsin Registry – DPI); may substitute classes in elementary education, physical education, recreation, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Prefer at least one year experience; prefer experience with the age group of position or equivalent.
• Physical:
  Must be able to participate in physical activities with the children (such as swimming, games and walking field trips); must be able to keep children safe in an emergency (such as moving or guiding children to safety as needed). Must be able to set up and take down cafeteria tables, carry snack, move equipment, etc.
• Skills:
  
  Must demonstrate problem‑solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Entry level

Full‑time

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