Part-time Instructor, ACB Excel Child Care

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Florida seeks a part-time Child Care Center Teacher to supervise elementary and middle school students in an afterschool setting. Responsibilities include assisting with homework, planning enriching curriculum, and coordinating guest visits. Candidates must have an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and experience working with children. Preferred certifications include CPR and First Aid. This role aims to support academic and social development in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children required.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise elementary and middle school students.
• Assist students with homework and curriculum planning.
• Plan community guest visits for enriching activities.
• Plan community guest visitors for enriching activities.
• Supervise children during meal or snack times.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Team Orientation

Organization

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Multicultural

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Achieve Conquer Believe (ACB) Excel Program is a SF initiative that will offer a two-generational avenue for both parents and children to engage in academic and social activities simultaneously. While parents are working towards a career certificate that will potentially lead to future employment, their children are participating in an enriching afterschool program. It is designed to address educational needs in the local community while propelling individuals into high-wage, in-demand jobs.

The part‑time ACB Child Care Center Teacher will supervise elementary and middle school students in an afterschool-type setting. Duties will include assisting students with homework, assisting the program director with the planning of the enriching curriculum and the planning of community guest visitors.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides supervision to school-aged children.
• Assists with homework that the children bring.
• Assists in planning and implementing a STEAM and career-focused enriching curriculum.
• Assists in the planning of community guest visitors who will provide enriching activities to the children.
• Assists with children supervision during meal and/or snack times.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Coordinator, ACB Excel Program

Qualifications

Required: An associate’s degree or higher in a field appropriate to Early Childhood Education, with documented professional experience working with children in the field.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: CPR and First Aid certified.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, organize, and follow up on tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, and able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement – able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

Application Process

All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

Application Process for retirees: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.

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