Teacher, Child Development​/Support

Position Summary

The Teachers in the After-School Program are responsible for leading and supervising activities for groups of middle school students.

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Supervision of the children in their assigned activity; survey the room to ensure safety and working order of equipment; intervene and mediate conflicts; keep track of where all the children are; leave the room and all areas neat and clean; provide attention to first aid and document all accidents and injuries; and create a safe, fun, friendly, and nurturing environment. This supervision occurs at all times, including arrival, transitions, during activities, and departure.
• Programming for activities; plan and implement activities in the program, including prepared lesson plans; instruct, encourage, support, include all children, and clean up; be prepared with supplies and ideas.
• Work with individual children; develop positive relationships; intervene to help children adjust; communicate concerns to the Site Director; help implement any individual behavior plans.
• Attend staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and agency trainings; maintain a positive, respectful, and warm manner towards all children, parents, family members, and co-workers.
• Provide reports and participate in parent contacts as needed; may participate in parent meetings or write individual reports about children in their group; be properly supervised and supported by the Site Director.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for the After School Program; inform the Site Director or designated staff if unable to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be a licensed Teacher.

• Understanding of developmental needs of children aged 10-14.
• Demonstration of planning and program skills.
• Past experience in working with children.

It is the policy of Children s Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children s Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Children s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department s needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department s processes. The position s requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Education and Training

• Non-profit Organizations