Afterschool Certified Teacher

Position Summary: The Afterschool Teacher is responsible for the implementation of high quality, comprehensive and developmentally-appropriate instruction and child care to meet the individual needs of young children and their families.

Areas of Responsibility:

Records all necessary information related to classroom management and student progress.

1. Writes daily lesson plans.
2. Records data twice a week on each child’s behavior objectives.
3. Keeps daily data on toileting schedule.
4. Completes daily attendance record.
5. Completes monthly progress reports for each student.
6. Completes quarterly progress reports for each student and sends copy to family.
7. Communicates regularly with parents/guardians and records on Parent/Agency contact form.
8. Fills out an incident report if a child is hurt and follows incident reporting procedures.

Carries out daily activities in the classroom.

1. Checks daily that all necessary materials are prepared and ready for scheduled activities.
2. Works daily with assigned activity group on individual IEP goals and objectives.
3. Assists and trains assistant teachers in implementing programs.
4. Carries out toilet training programs.
5. Assists children in tooth brushing, hand washing and dressing skills.
6. Demonstrates proper carrying, handling and positioning of children.
7. Attends scheduled teacher meetings to discuss educational programming.
8. Completes annual reviews and quarterly incentives for teacher assistants and submits to Preschool Director for review/approval.

Provides for the physical order and cleanliness of preschool areas.

1. Participates in lunch time, clean-up, and classroom upkeep daily.
2. Follow proper health and safety rules for toileting and changing children.
3. Keeps dangerous or hazardous items out of the reach of all children.

Supervisory Duties.

1. Ensures all direct reports are up-to-date on mandatory trainings, screenings, evaluations, etc.
2. Assists in development of job descriptions for direct reports.
3. Provides job training for direct reports.
4. Monitors staff performance; Conducts probationary and annual performance evaluations.
5. Administers disciplinary action and counseling to direct reports as necessary and in compliance with federal, state and local laws and ASC policies and procedures.
6. Participates in the grievance process as required.
7. Monitors attendance manages overtime.