Extended Care Teacher

Heights Academy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution based in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking passionate individuals to support students in an educational environment. Responsibilities include providing supervision, assisting with classroom management, and fostering community connections. Ideal candidates are active members of the organization, have a high school diploma, and are pursuing an Early Childhood degree with some teaching experience. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the next generation.

Qualifications

• Active member of Heights Church.
• Passion for developing the next generation.
• 2 years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive care/supervision of students.
• Assist in organizing the classroom environment.
• Engage enthusiastically with students.

Skills

Work well with children

CPR/First Aid Certified

Education

High school diploma

Early Childhood degree in-process

CDA

Job description

• Model Christ-like character, God-dependency, and church attendance/participation for students and parents.
• Understand with complete clarity and work to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Heights Church.
• Show genuine care and concern for students and parents.

Classroom

• Provide proactive care/supervision of students.
• Assist with ensuring a neat, welcoming, well-prepared and managed environment consistent with the school’s mission, values, objectives, policies, and procedures of best practice.
• Provide support for classroom and behavioral management as needed.
• Enthusiastically engage with students during all activities; ensuring all safety precautions are being followed.
• Provide extended care plans as requested by the Heights Academy Directors.
• Report all injuries and/or serious incidents to the Heights Academy Directors in a timely manner.
• Assist with the organization of the learning environment prior to the beginning of school year and throughout the year.
• Assist with the end of year pack up and storage of classroom/school supplies, rooms, etc.

Community

• Effectively make use of the school data system (Brightwheel) for parents and students providing timely and consistent reporting, conduct, etc.
• Collaborate with other teachers and other staff members to ensure each student’s needs are met as needed.
• Build relationships with students & parents, which transcends the classroom and shows genuine care and concern.
• Assist to meet with parents for feedback, concern resolution, and student course correction as needed and/or scheduled.

Continuing Education

• Attend occasional faculty meetings and team meetings for continued development, communication, and problem solving as requested by the Directors.
• Set and meet yearly goals, seek out professional growth opportunities, and achieve the required total of yearly continuing education credits.
• Attend school orientation and other training sessions.
• Collaborate with Directors to create teacher action plans for future growth after reflecting on the feedback from informal or formal observations.

Education & Experience

Required

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Active member of Heights Church
• A passion for developing the next generation
• Demonstrated ability to work well with children
• High school diploma
• Early Childhood degree in-process
• CDA
• 2 years of teaching experience
• CPR/First Aid and/or MAT Certified

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position and should not be considered a contract of employment. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The Heights Academy Directors reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

State Regulated – Religious Exemption for Child Day Centers
Heights Academy operates under religious exemption; adhering to all guidelines and regulations set forth by Virginia Department of Social Services and – Section 22.1-289.031of Code of Virginia for Day Care Centers. All state health and safety guidelines are met for the facility along with student ratios.