Afterschool Program Teacher

General Teaching Responsibilities

• Primary supervisor for K-8 students staying for extended care after the regular school day
• Prepare activities that are developmentally appropriate for elementary and middle school students
• Auxiliary support for students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments
• Maintain a safe environment for students
• Communicate with parents through daily drop-off and pick-up
• Follow and enforce all safety policies
• Attend professional development sessions as requested by principal
• Perform other jobs/tasks/duties deemed necessary for a smooth functioning program as assigned by the principal

Requirements

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (required)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Follow and enforce all safety policies
• Proactive response to any issues and concerns that may arise
• Ability to solve problems and provide solutions
• Ability to multitask and cope with a stressful environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom
• Frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks
• Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Occasionally lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
• May be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops