School Age Program Teacher

Overview

Summary:

We are looking for caring adults who are energetic, creative, and dedicated to working with children in grades K-5 from a highly diverse group of socio-economic backgrounds.

The role involves interacting with children during all phases of the day in a warm, accepting and nurturing way, and supporting their growth and development within the program scope.

• Child Interaction: interact appropriately with children during all phases of the day (including planned and unplanned activities, meal times, field trips, and transitions) in a warm, accepting and nurturing way.
• Be aware of each child’s needs and developmental level.
• Guide children’s growth in accordance with the Red Caboose SAP’s mission statement.
• Provide consistent, positive limits and expectations, and use positive child guidance techniques.
• Oversee the entire classroom and follow Red Caboose School Age tracking procedures.
• Ensure the health and safety of the children: maintain knowledge of and administer first aid; respond to emergencies; know and execute fire drill procedures; dispense and record medication; and report accidents according to Red Caboose procedures.
• Parent Relations: communicate with parents on a regular basis through conversation, parent logs and newsletters, for the purpose of exchanging information, maintaining a positive rapport and relationship between home and after school, and encouraging parent involvement in the program; meet with parents when requested or necessary.
• Coordination of activities with SAP staff; exchange knowledge and skills with other staff in the areas of child development and related issues; participate in Committee and Board work, workdays, potlucks, and other program-wide activities.
• Attend and participate in weekly site-specific and room meetings; respect and follow school rules and space.
• Maintain professional, respectful, and cooperative relationships with all co-workers and MMSD staff.
• Serve as an ongoing mentor and model to new staff, substitutes, and volunteers.
• Program Planning and Implementation: plan and carry out daily curriculum; provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, experiences, and materials that engage children in active, meaningful learning.
• Plan short and long-range goals with other staff; maintain the room in an attractive and safe manner to ensure an environment conducive to learning and playing; change art displays, dramatic play areas, accessible materials, and room arrangement regularly; plan activities in accordance with MMSD “academic time” guidelines.
• Help maintain common areas in the school (e.g., storage spaces).
• Other duties: obtain a substitute in case of planned absence; fulfill in-service/continuing education requirements; comply with Red Caboose policies and work rules, MMSD policies, accreditation standards, and State Licensing regulations; maintain confidentiality regarding all center staff, children, and families.
• Comply with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct; participate fully in the accreditation process yearly; attend monthly all-staff meetings and other center-wide activities; perform other duties within the scope of the job description as directed by your supervisor.

• Education:
  
  Must meet State Licensing requirements for teacher (via the Wisconsin Registry—not DPI); may substitute classes in elementary education, physical education, recreation, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Prefer at least one year of experience; prefer experience with the age group of the position or equivalent.
• Physical:
  Must be able to participate in physical activities with the children (such as swimming, games and walking field trips); must be able to keep children safe in an emergency (e.g., moving or guiding children to safety as needed). Must be able to set up/take down cafeteria tables, carry snacks, move equipment, etc.
• Skills:
  
  Must demonstrate problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.