Before and/or After School Program Group Teacher Substitute - Collingswood

Shelby American, Inc.; Collingswood (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to transforming childcare! As a Group Teacher Substitute, you'll create a fun and safe environment for children, guiding them through engaging activities and ensuring compliance with educational standards. This role offers the chance to inspire young minds while collaborating with a passionate team. With opportunities for growth and development, you'll be part of an innovative organization that values your contributions and provides a supportive atmosphere. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

On-Demand Pay

Telehealth Benefits

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid Sick Time Off

Career Development

Growth Opportunities

AFLAC Supplemental Plans

Tuition assistance for certain applicants

Qualifications

• Background check and medical clearance required.
• Warm, friendly, and professional demeanor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide compliance with NJ guidelines and Healthy Kids policies.
• Direct engaging activities and maintain communication with parents.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Education

Associate's degree in Child Development

Six college credits in Early Childhood Education

Nine college credits in related fields

Tools

Playground App

Job description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at healthy kids programs.

We are currently hiring Group Teacher Substitutes for our Before/After Care Program at the following schools. We're looking for someone who loves working with children and is passionate about creating an environment where kids can thrive.

• James A. Garfield Elementary School
• Mark Newbie Elementary School
• Thomas Sharp Elementary School
• William P. Tatem Elementary School
• Zane Elementary School

JOB STATUS: Per Diem, Non-Exempt

PAY RATE: $15.49 - $18.00

JOB CONSISTS OF:

• Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to NJ guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.
• Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Way Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!
• Be a Role Model: Create a safe, healthy, and mega-fun environment where kids can thrive. Be the ultimate role model they'll look up to every single day.
• Managing Like a Boss: Assist the Site Director with certain management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly. You will be the designated person in charge when the Site Director is not on site.
• Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with the Site Director, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in Child Development, Child Development Certificate

OR

• Six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and Nine college credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to child growth or development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Get ready to ace a background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR.
• You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.
• You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.
• You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with energetic kiddos!

PART-TIME PERKS:

• On-Demand Pay: Because why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
• Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
• 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
• Paid Sick Time Off: Because everyone needs a break sometimes.
• Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
• Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
• Did we mention certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance? Reach out to us for all the details!

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com