Enrichment Teacher

Sage International Network of Schools Southwest / Boise After School Programs Primary Part Time Posted 9D ago

About this job

Lead ESage Teacher

Location: Sage Boise
Grade Levels: K-5th
Position: Classified
Hours: 3-6pm Monday -Thursday, 8-6pm on Fridays during school breaks and summer
Salary: $12-$16 hourly, DOE

Job Description:
Under the guidance of the ESage Program Lead or Network ESage Coordinator, the ESage Teacher is responsible for providing a high quality, developmentally appropriate experience for children that attend ESage, Sage's after school, on Fridays and breaks program. To direct a school aged enrichment education program to help students develop the skills, attitude, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education. To promote academic, social, and citizenship development through leadership and program supervision.

Qualifications:
● Associate degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required, with the exception of high school students working toward diploma.
● Minimum of one year experience working with children.
● Background in developmentally appropriate practices for children and effective classroom management preferred.
● Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
● Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and use sound judgment.
● Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
● Ability to build genuine relationships with families and maintain a welcoming environment.
● Ability to analyze problems and solve them using good judgment and resourcefulness.
● Effective conflict resolutions.
● Provides a quality experience for everyone: possess the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for families and the community.
● Current CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
● Prepare and oversee the operations of after school enrichment programs that are developmentally appropriate based on the child’s needs.
● Embraces new approaches and activities to create a better classroom experience.
● Uses appropriate positive guidance when interacting and redirecting.
● Create an environment based on the belief that children learn best through play, positive adult interaction, and hands on and open ended experiences
● Oversee and implement the International Baccalaureate model, as well as the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives, in lesson plans, classroom instruction, unit planning, and assessments
● Ensures outstanding customer service at all times
● Knows the participants names and greets them when they arrive and depart.
● Ensures cleanliness and monitors maintenance and safety of facility, including outside play areas
● Follows all safety policies and procedures at all times
● Make appropriate modifications and accommodations based on individual needs.
● Oversee the communication of classroom rules, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of behavior in class and the community.
● Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with co-workers, students, and their parents concerning day to day happenings
● Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, curriculum, objectives, and methods
● Promote active learning using structured and unstructured activities that foster the social,
physical, cognitive, and emotional development of students.
● Continuously maintains a safe working environment for self and others. Views safety as a guiding principle for making decisions..
● Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
● Provide needed and requested information on a timely and effective basis
● Follow and assist in upholding school rules

Working Conditions:
● Ability to walk, stand and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time
● Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
● Must be able to lift and or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight
● Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds
● Ability to stand and sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time
● Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, hiking, biking, and swimming

Required:
● Application
● Resume

***Sage International Network of Schools is an equal opportunity employer.***

NOTE: All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sage International Network of Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.