After-School Care - BSCS

Part-Time After Care Paraprofessional

Job: Part-Time After-School Care Teacher

Grade/Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade

Pay Type and Range: $17.00-21.50 hourly

Day/Time: 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm; Monday-Friday

Description: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School seeks a caring, cooperative, and motivated teacher for after-school care. The after-school care teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. The after-school care teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The after-school care teacher cooperates with the principal and staff to provide an environment promoting the Catholic education ministry.

Blessed Sacrament provides after-school care Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The school operates two after-school programs: Fledglings Nest for preschool students and Falcons Nest for K-8th grade students. After-school care teachers support students in completing homework, coordinate activities, and monitor students as they play indoors and on the playground.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English

• Ability to acquire CPR/First Aid training (within 30 days of hire)

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements (after being hired)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A four-year degree in education, recreation, human services, or a related field. Non-related degrees are accepted, as is one year of full-time work experience with school-age children in a group setting (this is required for the supervisor level).

• Ability and the skill to exercise appropriate supervision and direction to children

• Experience working with groups of 4 or more children

• Demonstrate successful experience in program design and implementation for children

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Professional attitude regarding the childcare profession

• Experience with special needs children

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties of the Catholic School Teacher will include but are not limited to:

• Teach and act doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church

• Know, teach, and act consistently on Blessed Sacrament Catholic School's mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures.

• Provide careful and effective supervision of children's activities

• Assist in the implementation of Colorado childcare licensing regulations

• Lead groups of children in a variety of activities

• Carry out objectives developed for the Archdiocese of Denver

• Assist children in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior set by the program 

• Use proactive strategies to guide appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement 

• Cooperate with other staff to create and maintain a harmonious social environment

• Interact positively with parents and refer questions and concerns as appropriate to the after-school care director

• Maintain a clean and safe physical environment

• Report unsafe equipment or program supply concerns to appropriate supervisors

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Please submit a resume that includes at least references.

Salary : $17 - $22