Recess and After school Program Teacher

Recess Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, engage, and facilitate recess for all students.
• Plan and implement activities and games such as double dutch, basketball, helping students find a quiet place to read, etc.
• Ensure that students are meeting WCS' behavioral expectations and are safe at all times, and mediate when conflicts arise among students.
• Be outside with the students even when the weather is hot or cold; indoor recess will be held in case of inclement weather or extreme temperatures.
• Continue to be engaged, nurturing, and excited about recess with the students.

Afterschool Program Teacher Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing environment in which all students are given the opportunity to flourish socially, emotionally and academically.
• Design a daily agenda, including time/space management for all aspects of the afternoon.
• Consistently implement daily rituals, rules and consequences that benefit the management of the group as a whole.
• Provide students with whole group, small group, and individual academic support and enrichment.
• Consistently check that all homework is being completed correctly and neatly.
• Report any observations of students struggling severely with academic work to the Recess and ASP Coordinator and parents/guardians.
• Communicate openly and continually with the Recess and ASP Coordinator regarding group progress, individual students, and your needs.
• Take daily attendance and keep clear, accessible weekly attendance records.
• Gather and distribute snack materials.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians.
• Clean up/straighten ASP space at the end of every afternoon, including wiping tables after snack; if using a classroom, leave it as clean or cleaner than you found it.

Additional Expectations (Both Positions)

• Report any observations of students struggling severely either socially or emotionally to the Recess and ASP Coordinator and parents/guardians.
• Participate in a daily team huddle, team planning meetings, and departmental and school-wide professional development.
• Take your school walkie-talkie and whistle out to the park or playground at all times in case of emergency.
• Limit cell phone use to emergency situations only; personal calls/emailing/texting or other personal use of cell phones while with the children is not allowed.
• Maintain clear and accurate records as necessary in the incident report log.
• Complete an incident report form immediately after any incident, making sure to send home a copy with the student the very same day.
• Enjoy the students and have fun!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus.
• At least two years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school students, ideally in a school or at camps.
• Dependable, with a good record of attendance and timeliness.
• A relationship builder; able to build effective relationships with students.
• All applicable clearances required by law including current FBI clearance (DHS and PDE), Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR, Mandated Reporter training, and proof of a negative TB test.
• CPR/First Aid and other mandatory safety-related trainings will be offered by WCS and required upon hire.
• Receptiveness to feedback, positive attitude, and a desire to continuously improve.
• Belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission, and the belief that all children can learn and succeed.

Hours

This position runs from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm at our Fernhill campus and from 10 am to 6 pm at our Awbury campus, with paid breaks.

Pay

This position is paid at a rate of $18/hour.

Benefits

• Fully employer-covered medical, vision and dental benefits for the individual employee.