LEAP Day Teacher ; Part Time

LEAP Day Teacher

School Year

Part-time: M-F 11:30PM–4:45PM

Hourly Rate: $27.37

This position excludes health insurance & other full-time benefits.

LEAP (Learn, Explore and Play) is our after school program. This position works at the direction of the director of LEAP and summer programs in accordance with the job description below. This role plans and teaches activities for 1-5 grade students as well as assists with the after school program for all grades. This is a school year position with potential for extension into summer programming.

• Plan and lead/assist daily after-school activities for groups of children in 1st-5th grade
• Collaborate with director of LEAP and summer programs and teaching faculty to plan programming that best meets students’ needs
• Help children develop skills including organization, problem solving, and conflict resolution
• Facilitate safe and engaging outside time
• Create opportunities for creativity, empathy, and thoughtfulness in play
• Support co-workers by attending to individual children who may need specific support
• Employ culturally responsive practices that align with the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Communicate professionally and effectively with parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues
• Engage in on-going self-assessment and working toward own professional goals
• Option to participate and supervise elementary aged students on half-day and full-day in-service days/field trips
• Complete duties as assigned by position supervisor or school leadership

• This position is assigned a Light physical demands strength rating as described by the US Department of Labor, and requires:
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly
  • Examples include moving student desks and chairs to change the layout of a classroom to influence the learning situation
  • Walking and standing to a significant degree, and varying positions frequently between standing, sitting, and walking
  • Seeing and hearing on a continuous basis as well as speaking frequently
  • Having the manual dexterity to manipulate books and other learning materials, and assist students with various activities
• The majority of time will be spent outdoors with students, provided weather conditions support outdoor programming
• The work environment will vary from potentially very loud situations such as the gymnasium and playground to more moderate situations such as classrooms

• Two year degree or equivalent
• Experience teaching diverse student populations preferred
• Interest and experience in working with elementary age children, particularly pre-K and kindergarten students
• Ability to work effectively, professionally, and enthusiastically with children, parents, and teachers

Bertschi School is an equal opportunity employer seeking a more culturally diverse workplace. Bertschi School welcomes faculty and staff from various backgrounds of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.