School-Age Teacher

The Assistant School-age teacher will assist in planning and carrying out a daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of children ages 6 - 12. This person needs to be sensitive to the needs of individual children and relate well to both the children and adults.

Responsibilities:

• collaborate with other lead teacher in planning, scheduling, and implementing the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children.
• Help plan and implement field trip experiences.
• Able to drive a 14-passenger van.
• Maintain a physical environment conducive to children's growth and development and arrange to promote optimal program functioning.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops, and other career development and professional activities.
• Complete continuing education hours per State and program requirements each year.
• Assure that equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate, and in good condition.
• Perform classroom-related and other maintenance duties as requested.
• Maintain a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere for staff and children.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must have an excellent driving record
• Able to work between the hours of 7:00 - 5:30
  -4 days a week or split shift 7:30 - 9:00 and 2:00 - 5:30.
• Must complete a full background check including fingerprinting through the Nebraska State Patrol
• 1 year of experience working in a structured childcare program preferred.