Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher - Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher at Regents School of Austin supports the school's mission by providing a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment for students during the afternoon enrichment program. Rooted in a Classical, Christian framework, this role fosters joyful engagement through play, creativity, and relationship-building while reinforcing habits of obedience, kindness, and self-control. This part-time position serves students following the academic day and contributes to a consistent and caring extension of the Grammar School experience.

PRINCIPLES FOR CONDUCTING WORK

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects joyful obedience to Him.
• Model the fruits of the Spirit in communication, relationships, and daily work.
• Demonstrate teachability, a positive attitude, and a willing heart for service.
• Embody other-centered servant leadership in all interactions.
• Prioritize important, mission-driven work rather than the merely urgent.
• Maintain clear and gracious communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct Student Engagement & Instruction
• Active Participation: Facilitate and join in age-appropriate activities, including games, arts and crafts, and storytelling, often requiring sitting on the floor or moving between student groups.
• Physical Supervision: Maintain a high level of mobility to monitor student safety across various environments, including the classroom, playground, and gym.
• Positive Environment: Lead physical play and outdoor activities that encourage creativity, cooperation, and social interaction among students.
• Behavioral Support: Get down to eye level with students to establish clear expectations and reinforce habits of respect, self-control, and kindness.
• Program Logistics & Support
• Materials Management: Prepare, organize, and transport materials and equipment to support daily enrichment programming.
• Space Maintenance: Ensure the physical environment is safe and organized by returning all spaces and furniture to their original condition following use.
• Safety Transitions: Efficiently guide students through physical transitions, snack time, and dismissal, ensuring proper staff-to-student ratios are maintained at all times.
• Student Care & Safety Alert Supervision: Maintain continuous physical attentiveness and care through the end of the program day.
• Authorized Dismissal: Ensure students are released only to authorized individuals, checking identification as required.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with young children required.
• Demonstrated alignment with the mission and values of Regents School of Austin.
• Lifestyle and convictions that reflect a Christian worldview.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe, structured, and joyful environment.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to respond to the needs of young children.
• Ability to collaborate well with supervisors and team members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the classroom and campus for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, bend, kneel, and reach as needed to support classroom activities.
• Ability to lift and carry light to moderate materials (typically up to 20-25 pounds).
• Ability to actively supervise students in classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergencies.