School Age Child Care - Assistant Teacher

Description

Pay: $12 - $14/hour

Work Schedule (school year): Monday – Friday 6:25 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

During the school year, care is provided at various Stevens Point public schools, before and after school, for children in grades K-6. During the summer months when school is not in session, staff also have the opportunity to work in our full-day school age care programs held here at the Y. 

As a School Age Assistant Teacher, your role is to facilitate the daily curriculum activities, ensuring that the individual interests, needs and safety of all children are met.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• You must have experience working in programs for children age 5– 12 years.
• Must meet the qualifications for Assistant Teacher under DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• Most important, you must enjoy spending time with groups of school-age children, and have an understanding of their behaviors and group dynamics.
• High energy levels, patience, creativity, problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, enthusiasm and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• You must exhibit the Y core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring.
• Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check.