Afterschool Teacher - Part-Time, Full Benefits

Palo Alto Community Child Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Palo Alto Community Child Care is seeking an Afterschool Teacher to provide a safe and nurturing environment after school hours, planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.

You will maintain open communication with parents, supervise homework, ensure authorized pickup, and support diverse learners. Minimum qualifications include 12 ECE units and group-care experience; background check is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or School-Age Relevant units.
• Experience working with children in a group setting.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children after school hours.
• Maintain open communication with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being of each child.
• Supervise and assist children with homework and other academic activities.
• Ensure that all children are picked up by authorized individuals.
• Observe, see, hear and respond to children’s needs on center grounds and during off-site excursions.
• Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children’s needs in all areas of Center grounds and during off-site excursions.
• Able to safely lift 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10 to 15 times per day.
• Able to respond to a child's needs 30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Child development knowledge

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) units

Associate's or Bachelor's in ECE or related field

Job description

Palo Alto Community Child Care is seeking an Afterschool Teacher to provide a safe and nurturing environment after school hours, planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.

You will maintain open communication with parents, supervise homework, ensure authorized pickup, and support diverse learners. Minimum qualifications include 12 ECE units and group-care experience; background check is required.