School-Age Teacher (Part-Time)

About the Role

As a School-Age Teacher at TRF, you will create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children can be themselves while continuing to learn and grow. You will lead activities, support homework and learning, encourage positive relationships, and create experiences that give children opportunities to explore their interests and develop independence. This role is about shaping the environment where children spend some of their most important growing years.

You Are a Great Fit If You...

• Enjoy working with school-age children and understand their unique developmental needs.
• Are energetic, creative, patient, and comfortable leading groups.
• Know how to make learning fun and engaging.
• Enjoy planning activities based on children's interests.
• Are confident setting appropriate boundaries while maintaining a positive and supportive environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Are dependable, organized, and ready to jump in wherever you are needed.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting school-age children's development.
• Opportunities to strengthen your classroom management and group leadership skills.
• Experience planning enrichment, recreational, and educational activities.
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with children and families.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• The opportunity to grow your career within TRF.

Responsibilities

Create an Engaging Environment

• Plan and implement age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities based on children's interests, developmental needs, and abilities.
• Create opportunities for children to explore creativity, STEM, literacy, art, physical activity, and other areas of interest.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, and engaging classroom and activity environment.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop independence, leadership, problem-solving, and social skills.
• Adapt activities to meet the individual needs and interests of the children in your care.

Support Learning and Development

• Support children with homework, school assignments, reading, and other age-appropriate learning activities.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and a positive attitude toward learning.
• Observe children's behavior and interactions and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Use positive child guidance strategies to support social-emotional development and resolve conflicts.
• Encourage children to make appropriate choices and take responsibility for their actions.

Keep Kids Safe

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times.
• Conduct required head counts and maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios.
• Follow all licensing, health, safety, and program requirements.
• Maintain accurate attendance and other required records.
• Ensure the classroom and activity areas remain safe, clean, and free of hazards.
• Follow appropriate procedures for emergencies, incidents, and mandated reporting.

Build Positive Relationships

• Build trusting and respectful relationships with the children in your care.
• Welcome families and maintain professional, positive communication with parents and caregivers.
• Share information about children's activities, accomplishments, and needs.
• Encourage family participation in program activities and events.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, site leadership, and other staff to support each child's success.

How You Show Up

At TRF, we believe school-age educators have the opportunity to be more than supervisors. You can be a mentor, encourager, role model, and trusted adult in a child's life. You are patient and respectful, even when things get challenging. You create structure while still allowing children to have fun and be themselves. You know when to step in, when to listen, and when to give a child the opportunity to figure something out independently. You communicate openly with families and coworkers. You take safety seriously and understand that active supervision is everyone's responsibility. You bring energy, creativity, and intention to the work—and you understand that the way you show up can make a lasting impression on a child.

Requirements

• An Associates of Arts or Science (AA/AS) degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and a minimum of 24 ECE units and a Teacher Permit issued from CCTC. BA Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Master Teacher or higher permit preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with school-age children (ages 5-12 years).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Ability to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Able to resolve conflicts, gentle, loving, kind, creative, and resourceful.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background clearance with (FBI, DOJ, and CAI).
• Complete a physical examination, T.B. test, proof of immunization for (influenza, TDap, and MMR).
• Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Mandated Child Abuse Training completed within 14 days of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Vacation and Sick Leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional Development Opportunities.

Pay

$23-$25 per hour