Teacher Assistants-Before and After School Program - AlphaBEST Education, Inc.

Charles County Elementary Schools - Before and After School Program

About the Position:

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 Group Leader/ Lead Teacher position at AlphaBEST is perfect for you! We offer teacher training, competitive salary, and special discounted rates for employee's children. Before school hours are from 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM and after school hours are from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. The shifts will vary and are approximately 6 hours each day (30-32 hours per week).

Our goal is to inspire young minds to see the world as a place brimming with possibilities for discovery. The Group Leader/Lead Teacher assists the Site Director with the implementation of a high quality program, which promotes curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. The Group Leader/Lead Teacher 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

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.