Job: Part-Time After-School Care Teacher
Grade/Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade
Pay Type and Range: $17.00-21.50 hourly
Day/Time:2:45 pm - 6:00 pm; Monday-Friday
Description: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School seeks a caring, cooperative, and motivated teacher for after-school care. The after-school care teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. The after-school care teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The after-school care teacher cooperates with the principal and staff to provide an environment promoting the Catholic education ministry.
Blessed Sacrament provides after-school care Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The school operates two after-school programs: Fledglings Nest for preschool students and Falcons Nest for K-8th grade students. After-school care teachers support students in completing homework, coordinate activities, and monitor students as they play indoors and on the playground.
Education and Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English
Ability to acquire CPR/First Aid training (within 30 days of hire)
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Compliance with Safe Environment requirements (after being hired)
Preferred Qualifications:
A four-year degree in education, recreation, human services, or a related field. Non-related degrees are accepted, as is one year of full-time work experience with school-age children in a group setting (this is required for the supervisor level).
Ability and the skill to exercise appropriate supervision and direction to children
Experience working with groups of 4 or more children
Demonstrate successful experience in program design and implementation for children
Proven ability to work effectively in a team
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Professional attitude regarding the childcare profession
Experience with special needs children
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
The duties of the Catholic School Teacher will include but are not limited to:
Teach and act doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church
Know, teach, and act consistentlyon Blessed Sacrament Catholic School's mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Provide careful and effective supervision of children's activities
Assist in the implementation of Colorado childcare licensing regulations
Lead groups of children in a variety of activities
Carry out objectives developed for the Archdiocese of Denver
Assist children in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior set by the program
Use proactive strategies to guide appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement
Cooperate with other staff to create and maintain a harmonious social environment
Interact positively with parents and referquestions and concerns as appropriate to the after-school care director
Maintain a clean and safe physical environment
Report unsafe equipment or program supply concerns to appropriate supervisors
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Please submit a resume that includes at least references.
