Elementary Afterschool Co-Lead Teacher (Part-Time)

The Elementary Program at Goodman Community Center is a place for children from all backgrounds to play, socialize, learn and grow. Co-Leads supervise classroom activities, carry out daily lesson plans, and ensure the safety and physical well-being of children in afterschool programming (licensed & accredited childcare site).

Hours:

• Mondays 1:00 pm to 5:45 pm
• Tuesdays-Fridays: 2:15 pm to 5:45 pm

Pay: Hourly wage starting at $20/hour

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with the Elementary Lead Teacher in developing a welcoming environment; establishing lesson plans and assist children in their homework completion and encourage literacy and math skill building.
• Create a culturally inclusive classroom with activities that support different cultures and backgrounds.
• Support children in their social-emotional development using various approaches including Positive Behavior Supports and Conscious Discipline.
• Ensure that youth receive the free meals prepared by Goodman's in-house production kitchen.
• Support physical activity by leading activities outdoors and/or in Goodman's gym space.
• Provide a supportive environment where children are encouraged to participate in a program as an individual or as of a group in classroom settings.
• Maintain organization, rotation of materials and regularly sanitize and clean classroom spaces.
• Maintain portfolios on assigned group of children throughout the school year making sure to include teacher communication, anecdotal notes, work samples, pictures, etc.
• Use pre-program time to plan both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, making sure to support developmentally appropriate practice as well as program goals.
• Attend all necessary meetings and perform additional duties as assigned.