Part Time Educator (Grace Lutheran School)

About the role

Educator Right At School provides before and after school extended day programs with a focus on disguised learning activities and daily enrichment. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind by building a team of mission-driven individuals passionate about fostering a love of learning and creating safe, engaging experiences for children.

Responsibilities

• Daily Program Meetings: Review goals and updates, share ideas, discuss professional progress, encourage collaboration, and team accountability.
• Organize and Facilitate Daily Activities: Prepare activities and curriculum for the day, ensuring they align with the program’s objectives. Lead structured daily fitness, activities, and curriculum that are both educational and enjoyable for all ages.
• Maintain a Safe and Nurturing Environment: Ensure children are enjoying themselves while meeting program goals by modeling positive guidance and effective classroom management.
• Prioritize Safety and Joy: Monitor the environment, address potential hazards, and follow all safety protocols, including documenting attendance, incidents, and other observations.
• Effective Communication: Communicate with a varied audience, including children, parents, staff, and school personnel, with outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Teamwork: Work well in a team environment and support additional local programs as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to meet state-specific requirements.
• Cleared tuberculosis test (ability to obtain within 30 days of employment).
• First Aid and CPR-in-person (ability to obtain within 30 days of employment).
• 18+ years of age.
• Proof of High School diploma/GED required.

Qualifications

• Passport to Inspire a Love of Learning: Passionate about fostering a love of learning and creating safe, engaging experiences for children.
• Commitment to Healthy Living: Drive to inspire a love for learning and commitment to healthy living.
• Flexibility: Ability to support additional local programs as needed.

Skills

• Customer Service and Relationship-Building Skills.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Positive Guidance and Classroom Management.
• Safety Protocols and Hazard Awareness.
• Effective Communication with Diverse Audiences.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans.
• Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance.
• Physical Wellness: Supplemental Insurance (e.g. Short & Long Term Disability).
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with Company match & free financial coaching.
• Legal service, identity theft, and Transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilities.
• Additional Perks: Free NAA Professional Membership, TicketsAtWork Perks Program, and Cell phone discounts.

Pay

$17-20/hour (based on education and experience)

Schedule

Mon-Fri: 6:50 AM-8:00 AM and 2:45 PM-6:00 PM, and Wednesdays: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM

IL Requirements

• Ability to meet state-specific requirements.
• Cleared tuberculosis test (ability to obtain within 30 days of employment).
• First Aid and CPR-in-person (ability to obtain within 30 days of employment).
• 18+ years of age.
• Proof of High School diploma/GED required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.