Before and After School Teacher- Jefferson County - AlphaBEST Education, Inc.

GROUP LEADER ASSISTANT- BEFORE AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM- PART-TIME

Queen Ann County, Maryland

Want a job where you don't have to work nights or weekends? Want to gain experience while accommodating a college class schedule? Do you have a passion for learning? Do you desire to make a difference in the life of a child and spark excitement into the learning process? If so, the Teacher's Assistant/Group Leader position at our Matapeake Elementary School program is perfect for you! We offer teacher training, competitive salary, and special discounted rates for employee's children.

Morning hours are from 6:15 am - 9:00 am and After school hours are from 3:30 to 6:00 PM. The shifts hours may vary and are approximately 25-29 hours per week. $14.00 PER HOUR

Must be able to work all delayed openings, early dismissal days, and camp days. FREE CHILDCARE for staff elementary- age children.

Our goal is to inspire young minds to see the world as a place brimming with possibilities for discovery. The Teacher's Assistant/Group Leader assists the Site Director with the implementation of a high-quality program, which promotes curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. The Teacher's Assistant/Group Leader delivers lessons and facilitates learning by maintaining a healthy, safe, warm, and engaging learning environment, in accordance with state regulations. Our unique curriculum is designed to be actively engaging for children and "teacher-friendly", for ease of delivery.

If you thrive in an environment that promotes success through creativity, innovation, collaboration and fun, you will jump at this challenge. Come be a part of an awesome team of committed individuals with a passion for children and learning.

In this exciting role, you'll be trained and have the chance to do the following:

• Plan and facilitate core programming to advance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
• Work collaboratively with peers, share program-related information and share in collective tasks.
• Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on the student's interests and talents.
• Follow licensing regulations/standards, such as reporting child incidents and proper health and hygiene procedures.
• Continuously monitor environment, including outside play areas to maintain a safe and healthy site.
• Provide a caring family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, and parent relationships are fostered.

Here's what you'll need:

• High school diploma, certificate of high school equivalency

OR

• Successful completion of at least 6 credits from an accredited college or university

AND

• 1 year of experience working with children in an approved setting, (registered child care home, licensed child care center, nursery school, church operated school, or similar setting)

OR

• 1 year of experience as a registered family child care provider

OR

• 1 year of college (30 semester hours)

OR

• Combination of experience and college that equals 1 year

Visit our website at: www.alphabest.org to learn more about AlphaBEST and the exciting learning environment we offer.

the chance to do the following:

• Plan and facilitate core programming to advance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
• Work collaboratively with peers, share program-related information and share in collective tasks.
• Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on the student's interests and talents.
• Follow licensing regulations/standards, such as reporting child incidents and proper health and hygiene procedures.
• Continuously monitor environment, including outside play areas to maintain a safe and healthy site.
• Provide a caring family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, and parent relationships are fostered.

Here's what you'll need:

• High school diploma, certificate of high school equivalency

OR

• Successful completion of at least 6 credits from an accredited college or university

AND

• 1 year of experience working with children in an approved setting, (registered child care home, licensed child care center, nursery school, church-operated school, or similar setting)

OR

• 1 year of experience as a registered family child care provider

OR

• 1 year of college (30 semester hours)

OR

• Combination of experience and college that equals 1 year

In addition, you will need:

• 90 Hour School Age Certificate
• Ability to motivate and engage children and manage behavioral challenges.
• Serves as a positive role model; must be enthusiastic, energetic, creative and sensitive to children.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs.
• Good judgement and sound decision making.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.

SALARY: AlphaBEST offers a competitive salary based on education and experience.

Visit our website at: www.alphabest.org to learn more about AlphaBEST and the exciting learning environment we offer.