School-Age Program Lead & Center Support

Child Care Resources Inc; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Blocks Child Care Center in Pullman, WA is seeking an energetic Before & After School Lead Teacher/Supervisor. This role includes transporting children in a 12-passenger van, serving breakfast, supervising before and after school sessions, and supporting elementary students with activities and homework.

Ideal candidates are reliable, creative, and able to work a split schedule, with a passion for engaging school-age children in STEM, arts, and physical activities while maintaining

Qualifications

• Requires DCYF MERIT registration and background clearance
• Strong communication with families and staff
• Ability to plan activities and supervise children
• Willingness to drive a 12-passenger van when needed

Responsibilities

• Provide before school care for grades K-5
• Serve breakfast and supervise transitions
• Transport to and from school in a van
• Assist with homework and plan afternoon lessons
• Maintain classroom materials and cleanliness
• Communicate with parents regularly

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma; 1 year childcare experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reference ID : 181951

Location : Pullman, WA

Category : Child Care Services

Job Type : Full Time

Salary : $17.15 to $22/Hr

About This Role

Building Blocks Child Care Center is looking for an energetic, dependable, and genuinely FUN person to join our team!

WHY BUILDING BLOCKS?

Building Blocks Child Care Center has been serving Pullman families since 1998. We believe high-quality childcare starts with strong relationships, meaningful experiences, and teachers who are given the opportunity to bring their own talents and interests into the classroom.

If you're the person who sees a group of elementary-aged kids and immediately starts thinking, "I know something fun we could do," we want to hear from you! Come help us make before and after school one of the best parts of their day.

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This is a great position for someone looking for a split-shift schedule, including college students, education majors, future teachers, experienced childcare professionals, or someone who simply loves working with school-age kids.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:15am-9:00am and 11:45-5:30pm (11:45-2:45 is optional)

• Before School: approximately 7:15–9:00 a.m.
• After School: approximately 2:45–5:30 p.m.

Applicant must be willing to be trained to drive a 12-passenger van to do before school drop-off and after school pick-up.

What You'll Do

Our school-age program isn't about keeping kids busy until their parents get off work. We want to create a place where elementary-aged children actually want to be before and after school.

Think:

Art and creative projects

Outdoor games and active play

STEM challenges and experiments

Games, clubs, and special interests

Friendships and social-emotional learning

Activities inspired by what the kids are actually interested in

THE POSITION

We are hiring for a Before & After School Lead Teacher or Support Teacher, depending on experience, education, and DCYF qualifications.

• Provide before school care to children grades K-5
• Serve breakfast
• Transport to school in our 12-passenger van to school
• Pick children up from school in our 12-passenger van
• Assist with homework time
• Plan simple daily, afternoon lessons
• Be available to provide care for nonpublic school days and half days.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

AS A SUPPORT TEACHER, YOU'LL:

• Work alongside the Lead Teacher to keep the program running smoothly
• Actively engage with children rather than simply supervising from the sidelines
• Help with activities, transitions, meals/snacks, outdoor play, and classroom organization
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Step in wherever the team needs you

WE'D LOVE SOMEONE WHO IS:

Reliable and punctual

Energetic and comfortable being actively involved with kids

Creative and willing to bring new ideas to the program

Able to provide structure while still having fun

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Patient, flexible, and able to manage the energy of a group of elementary-aged children

Open to coaching, feedback, and continued professional growth

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be able to meet Washington State DCYF requirements applicable to their assigned position, including:

• Registration in MERIT (ECE professional development & workforce registry)
• Background Clearance through DCYF (Department of Youth Children and Families)
• Safe Sleep training certification
• Mandated Reporter training certification

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma and 1 year of group childcare experience

Training Requirements

Within 90 days of hire, the following needs to be completed:

• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Child Care Basics Certification

Skill Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to maintain an overall positive and professional disposition.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities.
• Demonstrable record of making decisions on behalf of children with their well-being the top priority
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl and lift up to 30 lbs.
• A valid driver's license

Lead Teacher applicants: Previous experience working with children in a childcare, school, recreation, camp, coaching, or similar setting is strongly preferred. Applicants must meet, or be able to work toward, applicable DCYF Lead Teacher education requirements.

• Professional Development

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent