Description:
Job Title: Elementary Programs Co-Teacher
Department: Childcare
Reports To: Childcare Manager
Position Type: Full-time during summer program, part-time 25hr.
/wk during school year
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary: 20.
75/hr.
Benefits: Not Eligible
Start Date: June 6, 2024
Position Description
The Elementary Age Afterschool Program at Goodman Community Center (GCC) is a place for children from all backgrounds to play, socialize, learn and grow.
Co-teachers are expected to assist the classroom lead teacher in organizing, supervising, and implementing after school programming that supports the goals of GCC’s elementary program.
Requirements:
Qualifications
High School Degree or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
At least a CDA Credential or preferably an associate degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or equivalent, or a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood/Child Development, or a degree in a related field with course work specifically related to early childhood education.
Experience working in a childcare setting.
Commitment to GCC’s mission to strengthening lives and securing futures; and values to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Familiarity with State of WI Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations and City of Madison Accreditation Guidelines.
Familiar with Conscious Discipline and Creative Curriculum.
Experience working with staff and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Elementary Teacher in developing a welcoming environment; establishing lesson plans and assisting children in their homework completion and encourage literacy and math skill building
Work collaboratively with the Metropolitan Madison School District and early childhood staff to ensure shared space is respected and utilized effectively.
Support children in their social-emotional development using various approaches including Positive Behavior Supports and Conscious Discipline.
Support physical activity and nutrition education efforts
Assist and participate in planning, organizing and the execution of program orientations, open-house, center-wide events and GCC wide family engagement programming
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 long- and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, making sure to support developmentally appropriate practice and program goals.
Communicate with school day teachers to ensure the program meets the academic needs of children in your assigned classroom group, including homework completion.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within this position's duties.
Benefits
Goodman Community Center offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a team member assistance program.
Free onsite childcare for all employees upon hire, pending program availability (ages 3+)
Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center with personal training
Employee discount on room rental
Generous PTO