Assistant Teacher - After School Elementary Childcare

The Baldwin School; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The Baldwin School is seeking part-time candidates for our after-school Extended Day Program. Teachers will work with students in an after-school setting, leading small groups in arts, sports, academics, and mentorship. Hours are Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm.

Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, maintaining a safe, supportive environment, and assisting with administrative tasks. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Patient, flexible, positive, dependable and cooperative.
• Passion for working with children and ability to engage students.
• Must be able to supervise and motivate youth, with safety awareness.
• Crisis handling judgment and composure when needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily after-school activities for Pre-K–Grade 5.
• Use varied methods to engage children in indoor/outdoor activities.
• Create workshops and events based on student interests.
• Maintain a safe, organized learning environment and supplies.
• Assist program Manager with administrative tasks.
• Interact professionally with all community members.
• Commit to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient and flexible

Team player

Engaging with children

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.

The Baldwin School is seeking to hire part-time qualified candidates for our after-school program. Extended Day Program Teachers will work directly with students in an after-school setting, leading small groups in the area of arts, sports, academics, and mentorship. The hours for the position are Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement the daily after-school program with appropriate developmental experiences for a group of children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5.
• Use a wide range of teaching methods and activities (indoor or outdoor games, stories, art, homework supervision, etc) to engage children.
• Create and implement activities, workshops and events for students based on their interests and with their involvement.
• Arrange and maintain a physical environment conducive to children's growth and development and optimal program functioning, including daily setup and cleanup.
• Assist the Manager of Auxiliary Programs with administrative tasks related to running the program.
• Interact professionally with all community members.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Maintain the upkeep of supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Include:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, and cooperative with a sense of humor
• Passion for working with children
• Must be able to engage and motivate students
• Sufficient insight and judgment to handle crisis situations
• Ability to take supervision and correction constructively
  

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Two years experience working with young children
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.