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We're on the lookout for a passionate Group Teacher for our Before and After School Program for the 2024-25 school year at Park Elementary School in Columbia, PA.

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

PAY: $16.00 per hour

JOB CONSISTS OF:

• Developing weekly plans and implementing age-appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care.
• Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth.
• On an ongoing basis, plan, evaluate, and improve the physical environment in each program to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
• Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily routines and plans, for the interests and needs of the individual child and the group.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating cultural, linguistic, and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans.
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers.
• Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
• Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely client and agency records, including daily meal and attendance records.
• Maintains up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profiles, and other records as needed.
• Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children.
• Assures a healthy, safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Assist with the supervision of staff and volunteers at assigned site.
• Ensures that the Childcare Assistant is kept updated on all matters concerning the classroom and program, i.e. Team Meetings, lesson plans, policies & procedures, and training received.
• Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to Director in a timely manner.
• Participate in ongoing in-service and educational development opportunities provided by the Agency.
• Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of the center's goals and objectives.
• In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description
• Staff must believe in and act in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and staff handbook

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.

or

An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Get ready to ace a background check including fingerprints and reference checks.
• You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.
• You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.
• You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with energetic kiddos!

PART-TIME PERKS:

• On-Demand Pay: Because why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
• Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
• 401(k) for eligible employees PLUS a 1% employer match: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
• Paid Sick Time Off: Because everyone needs a break sometimes.
• Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
• Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
• Did we mention certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance? Reach out to us for all the details!

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com