Out Of School Time Teacher

Out of School Time Program (Kindergarten - 6 Grade)

About us

The West Midland Family Center (WMFC) is an organization that is empowering families to grow together in a positive and enriching environment. We strive to create thriving families by improving individual self-worth, helping others, and creating a fit and healthy community. Families feel safe at WMFC because they know that the programs are designed, and our staff is selected, with them in mind.

Our center provides a variety of programs such as childcare, preschool, family nights, recreation, and food programs.

Position: Out of School Time Teacher (Kindergarten-6th Grade)

Salary: Based on experience and qualifications

Supervisor: Leigha McLaughlin

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Job Summary

This posting is specific to kindergarten to 6th grade age groups

Hours:

On a School Day:

Available shifts include:

1. Split Shift: Open from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM break and return from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM *Ideal Candidate Availability*

2. Opening Shift: 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM

3. Closing Shift: 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM

School Breaks, Snow Days, and any No school Day:

Available shifts include:

1. Opening Shift: 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM

2. Closing Shift: 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Program runs from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

The listed schedules are the basic schedules and are subject to change based on need.

The childcare staff member will help carry out an effective child development program based on research-based, high-quality curriculum that meets the needs of children at their level while creating a strong home-school partnership.

Requirements

· Must meet licensing rules of a caregiver. A CDA or Associates in Early Childhood would be preferred, but not required.

· Must be certified or able to certify in First Aid, CPR, and on-site First Responder training.

· Knowledge of DHS Licensing and Conscious Discipline would be beneficial.

· Fingerprint check required for employment to begin.

· Clear tuberculosis test required for employment to begin

Responsibilities

· Help carry out an effective child development program that includes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of each child

· Create an environment with well-established routines and smooth transitions

· Guarantee a safe environment by providing constant supervision, appropriate arrangement of space and maintenance of equipment

· Help develop a calm, pleasant environment in the classroom in which children and families feel comfortable and secure

· Mediating conflicts presented by children. Implement and support the discipline system utilized by WMFC. Efficiently redirect inappropriate student behaviors and implement the program discipline system to effectively monitor and guide proper student behavior

· Promote positive approaches to learning, including persistence, problem solving, and curiosity

· Help provide plenty of experiences and activities through play that promote self-expression, growth of imagination and creativity, problem solving and curiosity

· Develop a strong home to school relationship with families

· Maintain written records such as attendance, and accident reports.

· Assisting in serving meals to the program participants and following the appropriate guidelines for snack (i.e. washing hands, wearing gloves, etc.)

· Work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of quality in the classroom and program

· Notify supervisor(s) of emergency and risky situations or behaviors in a timely manner and communicate with parents concerning their child/children

· Follow and implement WMFC health and safety policies. All health and safety information is covered in Orientations, Safety Days, and CPR/First Aid trainings

· Ensure that facilities are maintained and cleaned as required

· Attend CPR, First Aid, Staff Meetings and other trainings as requested

· Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

· Other duties as assigned

Before hiring, a comprehensive fingerprint screening and TB test must be on file

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Split shift
• Morning or Afternoon shift
• 6 hour shift (Full Day when No School)
• 8 hour shift (Full Day when No School)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Shepherd, MI 48883 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shepherd, MI 48883: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15