Primary Afterschool Teacher

Summary:

The position of Assistant Guide in the Primary Afterschool Program requires love, patience, respect for children, and a commitment to encouraging children to be independent. This program serves children aged 3 - 6 years old. IMS is looking for someone who is reliable, professional, and interested in supporting children at the end of their school day with a variety of activities, including outdoor play.

Job Starts: ASAP

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm

Rate of Pay: It is determined by education and experience.

All necessary paperwork and background clearance checks must be completed prior to the start date.

Basic Qualifications:

Education and Experience to meet the New York State Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) Assistant Teacher Requirements as follows:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• One year of experience working with children less than 13 years old
• Educational background in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field is preferred
• Pass all background checks required by OCFS
• Meets school/state health requirements, including TB test, immunizations, and physical.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to squat, stand, and sit for 2 hours or more at a time.

Duties & Responsibilities:

General:

• Arrive promptly and establish reliability through excellent attendance.
• Understand and promote the school’s mission, purposes, objectives, and policies to families in a positive and supportive manner.
• Be responsible for the welfare, safety, and educational achievements of students.
• Support children in the toileting process and change soiled diapers.
• Attend meetings and professional development requirements.
• Maintaining an ongoing 30 hours of professional development every two years in accordance with OCFS regulations.
• Assist in the completion and maintenance of all records, reports, evaluations, and student records promptly.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures in the IMS Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety:

• Understand and ensure compliance with all OCFS regulations, including ensuring that children are supervised at all times and that proper ratios of staff to children are maintained.
• Ensure children are released only to individuals designated as authorized transporters.

Curriculum:

• Assist in the preparation of the classroom and after-school environment.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment.
• Ongoing willingness to learn and apply Montessori philosophy.
• Support the Lead Guide in maintaining the classroom and after-school space and creating activities for the children.
• Assist in tone-keeping and classroom management.
• Perform cleaning and classroom maintenance tasks as required.

Communications:

• Communicate any concerns regarding children to the Program Director.
• Communicate to colleagues and/or administration professionally, respectfully, and in a timely manner.
• Call to the attention of the Administration any concerns of the parents.

IMS Core Values: Love, Respect, Integrity, Peace, Excellence

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.90 - $17.50 per hour

Schedule:

• After school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18