School Age Program Teacher

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.

• 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.
• 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, and meet with parents when requested or necessary.
• Coordinate 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 Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) staff.
• Serve as an ongoing mentor and model to new staff, substitutes, and volunteers.
• Plan and carry out daily curriculum; provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, experiences, and materials that are selected to 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 (i.e. storage spaces).
• 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.
• Fully participate in the accreditation process yearly.
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings and other center-wide activities.
• Other duties that fall 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 experience; prefer experience with age group of 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 (such as moving or guiding children to safety as needed). Must be able to setup/take down cafeteria tables, carry snack, move equipment, etc.
• Skills:
  
  Must demonstrate problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.