What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp/After School Counselor position at Kid City USA Pearland?
***MUST BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 6:45PM Monday-Friday***
About us
Kid City USA Pearland is a small business in Pearland, TX. We are professional, agile, engaging and our goal is to provide exceptional childcare and early childhood education in a homelike environment. Kid City is a place “Where Kids Can ‘BEE’ Kids”. We are committed to providing families with a safe, healthy, structured environment filled with love and encouragement. Our program works diligently to develop the social, emotional, cognitive, physical and character development of each individual child. We respect the uniqueness of each family’s customs and beliefs. Kid City does not discriminate against anyone (child or adult, staff or parent) based on sex, age, religion, natural origin, race, marital status, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We practice an open-door policy and encourage parents to “bee” an active part in their children’s learning and development process..
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
Job description
Job details
Job Type
Full-time or Part-time options available.
Full Job Description
Overview
A Teacher at Kid City is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a teacher is responsible to work together with other teachers and in conjunction with the entire faculty.
General Qualifications
- High School Diploma (Required)
- Experience working in a licensed childcare facility (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to pass state background check.
- Must have a flexible schedule.
- Must be reliable & teachable
Teacher Responsibilities
A Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
- Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
- Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
- Observe and comply with all rules and regulations at Kid City USA as well as local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
- Assess each child’s developmental need on an ongoing basis.
- Implement lesson plans and follow daily classroom schedules.
- Present age- and developmentally appropriate expectations for all children.
- Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and blocks.
- Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities.
- Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play.
- Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills.
- Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security.
- Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
- Accept responsibility for maintenance and necessary cleaning duties of the classroom, common use areas and playground.
- Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for children.
- Maintain a professional appearance and attitude adhering to the employee handbook.
- Maintain the classroom Parent Board.
- Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities
Kid City USA expectations:
- Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
- Get to know the children in your care and do what is best for them.
- Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling.
- Respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
- Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and staff.
- Treat all children with respect.
- Teamwork
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Why do you feel that Kid City USA should consider you for this role?
- How many absences in a 1-month period do you consider to be excessive?
- How many years of childcare experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15