Afterschool Teacher

Collaborative Atmosphere:

At University Avenue Discovery Center, our pursuit is to emphasize equality, solidarity, emotional literacy, and exploration of the arts within our classrooms and surrounding community. Our classrooms have above average staff-to-child ratios, and work to foster a supportive community of educators, where you work with two other co-teachers. We offer a competitive wage package.

At University Avenue Discovery Center, our pursuit is to emphasize equality, solidarity, emotional literacy, and exploration of the arts within our classrooms and surrounding community. Our classrooms have above average staff-to-child ratios, and work to foster a supportive community of educators, where you work with two other co-teachers. We offer a competitive wage package.

Hours:

Monday 1:00-5:30pm;
Tuesday-Friday 2pm-5:30pm, somewhat flexible

• Demonstrate and articulate theoretical and practical knowledge of early childhood development and education.
• Work under the supervision of Executive Director and are considered to be responsible for the planning and execution of developmentally appropriate curricular content that addresses the individual needs of children within the group setting.
• Provide a stimulating, caring, and safe environment for children in the classroom.
• Have effective verbal and written skills in communication with the teaching team, parents, and the Executive Director.
• Use good judgment in both multiple task and high stress situations.
• Have an understanding of family issues and cultural diversity and how they impact the development of the child.
• Have a clear understanding and practice of using positive social-emotional problem-solving strategies.
• Work cooperatively with team teachers and share in and delegate both specific and general work tasks to the teaching assistants.

• At least one year of experience teaching with elementary age students, or working at a summer camp.
• Complete a Criminal Background Disclosure and fingerprinting with no criminal violations or offenses substantially related to the care of children.
• Medical examination and Tb test by a licensed physician indicating no illness that might be detrimental to the welfare of children.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated and willing to share proof

• Afternoons 2pm-5:30pm

• professional development opportunities