Childcare Professional, Part-Time, After School

Overview

Allendale Columbia, a diverse, co-educational, college prep independent school serving over 420 students in grades nursery through twelve, seeks an experienced, dynamic learner to join a team of professionals responsible for innovative and authentic programming!

We are seeking to fill the position of Part-Time After School and Vacation Day Teacher (Childcare Professional) in our "Rainbow Room" After-School Program.

2:30–6:00 p.m. during the time following school days for the  school year, and 8-hour vacation days when school is not in session.

Please send a cover letter and resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with the subject line Rainbow Room Teacher for . Do not send a fax or paper copy.

The Rainbow Room teacher (childcare professional) will be working with our Pre-Primary students. The teacher leading this group focuses on reading stories, playing games, and doing projects that include arts and crafts. All Rainbow Room teachers help generate games and projects; facilitate group games; play sports and engage in other types of play with the students; as well as lead projects such as cooking, writing, arts and crafts, photography, treasure hunts, and more.

Important skills include the ability to help resolve conflicts and help students to try new things in the safety and comfort of our nourishing environment. Rainbow Room teachers instill cooperative community values, such as using manners and having empathy for their peers and community as a whole. Most importantly, Rainbow Room teachers try to make the after school time as fun as it can possibly be!

A Bachelor’s degree and experience with children are preferred.