Academic Teacher- Elementary 21st Century

Job Summary

A Henrico Education Foundation Academic Teacher is responsible for implementing/teaching a variety of activities while developing positive, nurturing relationships with a designated group of children.

Essential Functions

• Delivers program lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children
• Provides assistance with homework and encourages academic progress
• Engages all assigned children, ensuring a high level of participation in activities/lessons
• Develops appropriate relationships with children and families to better understand and meet the needs of individual children
• Ensures the safety of children in assigned group
• Provides active and attentive supervision, staying alert at all times
• Provides regular feedback to Center Directors and Director of Curriculum regarding student academic and behavior needs
• Adheres to the Out of School Time Program policies and procedures

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Meet the requirements of Program Leader as detailed in the Virginia Regulations for Licensed Child Day Centers: 21 years of age or older, College Degree: Associates or Bachelors Required, Six months of programmatic experience with children
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Dependable, Positive role model and excellent leadership, Professional, Knowledge of youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth, Team player: Communication skills, both verbal and written, Work Environment and Physical Demands: Ability to plan, organize, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings, Ability to lift up to 45 pounds, Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

Benefits

10-15 hours per week, No weekends

Pay

Salary/Hourly Rate: $20-$26 per hour