School Age Before and After Care Teacher

Reston Children's Center; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (full time employees)

Retirement plan with company matching

Short and Long Term disability

Life Insurance

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Reston Children's Center in Reston, VA is seeking a fun, energetic, and creative individual to join our School Age program serving children aged 5–12 before and after school.

You will help plan activities, ensure safety, assist with bus drop-offs/pickups, and maintain daily records while engaging with guardians and field trips.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma required.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Play, create and host games and activities that promote development.
• Assist in getting children to buses in the morning and afternoon.
• Provide a safe, nurturing environment where children feel comfortable.
• Help serve snacks and meals as needed during the day.
• Assist in maintaining USDA meal counts.
• Maintain daily attendance and head counts.
• Participate in field trips and plan daily activities.
• Understand ratios and communicate with teachers to cover areas.
• Occasionally substitute for teachers in other programs.
• Maintain open communication with parents and guardians.
• Ensure health and safety to all children per policies.
• Flexible hours capability; other duties as needed.

Skills

Patience

Prior experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Reston Children's Center is looking for a fun, energetic and creative individual who likes working with children to join our School Age program. The School Age program provides a \"Home away from home\" for children in kindergarten to sixth grade who need care before and after their standard school day. Your days will be spent playing sports and games, doing arts and crafts and hanging out with children aged 5 - 12.

What You'll Do

• Play, Create and Host games and activities that promote and nurture children's physical, psychological and emotional development.


• Assist in making sure Children get to and from buses and/or bus stops both in the morning and afternoon.


• Provide a safe and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable and empowered.


• Help with serving snacks and meals as necessary according to the day.


• Assist in maintaining USDA meal counts.


• Assist in maintaining daily attendance and head counts.


• Participate in field trips both in preparation and while offsite.


• Help with the planning of daily activities both inside and outside.


• Understand ratios, communicate with fellow teachers and work together to make sure that all areas inside and outside are covered appropriately.


• Operate as a substitute at times for teachers in other programs when needed.


• Maintain open and positive communication with parents and guardians.


• Ensure the health and safety of all children, adhering to school policies and state regulations


• Other duties as needed


• Ability to work flexible hours

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older


• High School Diploma


• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Patience, creativity and a genuine love for working with young children.


• Prior experience working with children.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (full time employees)


• Retirement plan with company matching (full time employees)


• Short and Long Term disability (full time employees)


• Life Insurance (full time employees)


• Opportunities for professional development and growth.