After School Program Teacher (K-4)

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC; Lewisville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking an after-school teacher to care for K–4 students at our Lewisville location after school hours, 2:30–5:45 p.m. These are 10-month positions with day shifts.

Responsibilities include supervising snack time, play, and activities; maintaining a safe, welcoming environment; communicating with parents and staff; and supporting students with routines and behavior in a developmentally appropriate manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of childcare experience.
• Early childhood credential preferred.
• CPR and first aid training required (provided if necessary).

Responsibilities

• Oversight of snack time, outdoor play, and planned activities.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow safety policies.
• Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for all students.
• Communicate with parents and staff about the day.
• Supervise transitions and ensure student safety at all times.
• Assist children with bathroom needs and hygiene.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Listening skills

Creativity

Education

Early childhood credential

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 5501 Shallowford Road - Lewisville, NC 27023, Position Type: Part Time, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, Our After School Teachers care for our K-grade 4 students after the regular school day is over. These are 10-month positions, and the hours are either 2:30-5:45 or 3:00-5:45 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and care of students for snack time, outside play time, and planned activities
• Maintain a safe environment at all times Follow and enforce all safety policies
• Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for all students
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with parents, students, and staff, and a positive attitude toward coworkers, parents, students, and the school
• Take children to the playground, gym, and other areas, and supervise them, staying vigilant at all times, and move around to ensure safety of all students
• Know where all children are at all times, and ensure that you have all of them when you move from place to place
• Handle behavioral issues as they arise
• Handle student injuries and upsets
• Assist children in the bathroom as needed
• Help to maintain appropriate sanitation levels
• Escort and check out students to the appropriate parent or guardian
• Engage and communicate with students in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for their age
• Report any problems that arise with students, other employees, or the school to the After School Coordinator
• Communicate with parents about their student’s day and any issues that may have occurred
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year’s experience in childcare is required; two years’ experience in a school or daycare setting is preferred
• Early childhood credential preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and patience
• Exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times
• Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children
• A clean background check is required.
• CPR and first aid training are required. The school will provide it if necessary.

Essential functions

• Must be able to follow directions and perform work activities as assigned by the Lower School Director.
• Regularly required to walk, including across uneven ground, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively