Extended Day Program Lead Teacher

Extended Day Lead Teacher

Epiphany School is seeking an Extended Day Lead Teacher to join our Extended Day staff. The Extended Day Program is a safe, fun, and inclusive space for our Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade students. The program has an emphasis on developing social-emotional skills and provides a blend of enrichment classes and self-directed activities that allow students to interact with students across grade levels.

Enrichment classes include, but are not limited to, athletic activities, arts and crafts, cooking, technology, and music classes led by both Epiphany School Extended Day teachers and external organizations. The after-school enrichment program strives to support the school-day program in fostering a love of learning by exposing students to a variety of disciplines.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, academic year position with an expected 20 hours per week and reports to the Extended Day Program Manager. During the school year, Extended Day has both morning and afternoon programs. The Morning shift is 6:45-8:30am and the afternoon shift is 2:00-6:15pm, Monday through Friday. A combination of these shifts is available and should be discussed with the Extended Day Program Manager.

Additionally, the program is open for full days during most academic breaks and during the weeks of summer camp.

The main responsibility of Extended Day program staff is to provide highly engaging activities with students while maintaining a positive, safe, and engaging environment for children to play and learn. Lead Teachers create and implement highly engaging Extended Day activities that include educational objectives supporting literacy and numeracy. Extended Day teaching staff must uphold the values and goals of Epiphany School including positive performance in preparedness, attendance, and punctuality.

Primary duties:

• Ensure the safety of students through adequate supervision
• Lead the selection of projects/activities that are appropriate and adaptable for ages within assigned group with thought partnership and collaboration with Assistant Teachers and the Extended Day Program Manager
• Responsible for arranging daily plans, communicating with team members, and creating support plans for students
• Set agendas for curriculum planning meetings and run teacher team meetings
• Responsible for completing the necessary paperwork on time (i.e., incident reports, medical incidents, etc.)
• Provide leadership, positive energy and spirit for students and Assistant Teachers, constantly assessing group dynamics
• Engage in collaborative problem-solving within the assigned team so students are best set up for a positive and successful experience
• Spend available planning time by reviewing daily schedules, student support issues, and sharing updates with team before student supervision begins
• Maintain open communication channel with parents, day teachers, and administrators
• Include educational objectives supporting literacy and numeracy within planned projects and activities
• Responsible for ensuring team is adhering to licensing requirements and federal, state, and local laws
• Support Extended Day Program Manager in end-of-day debrief meetings by running through any incidents, etc. and outlining communication plan with teachers and families
• Train incoming staff in partnership with the Extended Day Manager on team processes and communication expectations
• Provide support to other cohorts as necessary

Shared Responsibilities Across Extended Day Team:

• Help students develop organization, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Set up and clean activities daily (complete end of day checklists)
• Prioritize safety and self-care issues (i.e., bathroom breaks, hydration, meals/snacks, etc.)
• Ensure students are set up for successful interactions with one another and with staff
• Proactively communicate with team about any changes in daily schedules/plans
• Actively engage with students during program hours, including assisting students with homework, supervising play time, and supporting creative projects
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving with the larger Extended Day team to ensure daily schedules run smoothly

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with and/or teaching children within the ages of 3 to 10 years
• AA Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Education or similar field a plus, but not required
• Proven appreciation and love for teaching and engaging with children
• Developed skills in organization, lesson and activity planning and implementation
• Experienced with classroom management preferred
• Skilled in conflict resolution with an ability to pivot from schedules and priorities as needed and able to remain flexible
• Ability to confidently make decisions required of a Lead Teacher and work within a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with staff, families, and the larger Epiphany School community in a professional and appropriate manner
• Meet all Epiphany School health and safety training…