Group Leader
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Kids’ Place is a an after-school and summer program for ages 5 years through 14 years old. Kids’ Place is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care and is a Christian, faith- based program. Our summer program runs for 7 weeks in the summer; each week having a fun, exciting and enriching theme and activities. We are looking for individuals who have a heart to work with children, knowledge of the Christian faith and a desire to share the gospel. If you are interested in working in Christian Ministry in a summer program and/or an afterschool setting during the Fall, please take a look at the job description below. If you meet the requirements, please send us an email and briefly tell us why you are interested as well as your past experience working with children. If you do not meet all the requirements below but have an interest in working in children’s ministry, please feel free to reach out. If you have a resume, please attach it to the email.
This is for summer hire, however, if you are also interested in our after-school program, please let us know and mention it in your email.
Teacher Requirements for Hire:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3 months experience working with school age children.
- If no Bachelor’s degree is held , a high school diploma plus 6 months experience working with school-age children will be required including 3 months of supervised experience in a school- age child care program.
- Good communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Able to handle crisis situations.
- Knowledge of the Christian faith.
Reports to: Lead Teachers, Site Coordinator and Director
General Function: Teachers are responsible for providing a warm and nurturing environment, planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and supervising children and assistant staff.
Responsibilities:
- Works with other staff and volunteers as part of the program team.
- Maintain the safety and well-being of children in the program at all times including transition times.
- Accountable for children at all times and keeps track of attendance.
- Supervises and manages children’s behavior and interacts with children in both small and large group settings.
- Supervises assistant teachers and volunteers.
- Plans and implements age-appropriate and enriching activities for children in the program (clubs).
- Submits lesson plans, lists of needed supplies, and any other documents requested by Lead Teachers, Site Coordinator or Director in a timely manner (clubs).
- Informs Lead Teachers, Site Coordinator or Director of issues regarding (but not limited to) behavior, child development/well-being, and parent comments.
- Helps with daily set-up of activities, supplies, and program site as requested and as needed.
- Helps with daily clean-up of the program site as requested and as needed.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $15.00 – $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 40 per week.
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
How To Apply
Please send an email to [email protected].