After School Teacher - POOL

AtlantiCare; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking an After School Group Teacher to deliver quality learning programs that align with curriculum objectives. This role involves creating age-appropriate lesson plans in a nurturing environment, ensuring each child's progress, and providing support to the teaching team.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of teaching experience and an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Benefits include generous PTO, medical coverage, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year teaching experience required.
• Required to possess or obtain American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality learning programs that support curriculum objectives.
• Ensure child progress and provide a safe learning environment.
• Assume responsibility for the Center in the absence of leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Teaching skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Through the development and execution of age-appropriate lesson plans, the After School Group Teacher delivers quality learning programs that support program curriculum objectives. Lessons are taught in a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes child learning, self‑awareness, and growing independence. The Teacher ensures each child progresses appropriately and plays an active role in enhancing each child’s individual growth and development. The Teacher provides adequate materials for classroom instruction and prepares the support staff to assist in learning activities. The Teacher is responsible for providing a safe environment for learning.

This position assumes responsibility for the Center as needed, in the absence of the Director, Assistant Director of operations, or the Head Teacher.

Substitute teachers who assume this role execute the appropriate lesson plan and meet the established objectives for the delivery of quality programs in a supportive and nurturing environment.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Performance Expectations

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

Work Environment

Potential exposure to body fluids, blood borne pathogens and contagious childhood diseases within the Child Care Center. This position requires standing, sitting on floor, kneeling, crouching, running, and walking a majority of the time and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Assistant Director Pleasantville Programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• License/Certification: Required to possess or obtain American Heart Association BLS and Heart Saver First Aid certifications with hands‑on component within first two weeks of hire or transfer.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year teaching experience required. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required to play a leading role as a member of the teaching team.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer