Preschool Extended Play Teacher (full time)

About the role

The Preschool After School Extended Play Teacher is responsible for assisting with indoor and outdoor projects, projects, games, play, and general safety/supervision of Preschool students (ages 2-6) between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. Work occurs on premises at Mount Vernon's Lower Campus. This is a 10-month, school-year role.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Supervise children by sight and sound at all times
• Facilitate interactive activities to engage students throughout the afternoon
• Support the extension of daytime learning by liaising with the classroom teaching team
• Maintain necessary housekeeping duties of the classrooms, common use areas, and playgrounds
• Attend all required staff meetings, professional learning experiences, and/or related school functions (2 per month on average)
• Facilitate Faculty Kids Camps in the two weeks prior to the start of school, the week following the end of school and other days throughout the school year

Requirements

• Experience in a school, after-school or camp environment preferred
• Background or interest in the field of education preferred
• Strong written/oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and flex with the needs of children
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to use sound judgment
• Passion for working with young children

Work environment

• Indoor/outdoor classroom environment
• Outdoor natural learning spaces

Physical demands

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and engage in activities at the child's level
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children
• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Core competencies

• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• Experience building healthy relationships between educators, children and their families
• Responsive to children's unique interests and needs

Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.