School Age Classroom Teacher (Summer Employment)
About This Role
Emerging Scholars Learning Center is hiring for a support staff member role in Milwaukee. Compensation is $15 – $21/Hr. Candidates need no formal early childhood credentials to start.
The School Age Classroom Leader is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. School Age Classroom Leaders must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The School Age Classroom Leader must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide school age assistants, and resolve parental concerns
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and implement educational school age program by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, physical, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Assist and facilitate the successful completion of child’s homework.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, daily reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Lead by example; encourage the school age team success through modeling and coaching.
- Supervise school age leader assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Ensure all program policies and state regulations are met.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain both personal and staff professional development plans to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of professional education experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Required CCFT Courses
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice to Have
- Afterschool and Youth Development Credential
- Associate’s Degree in education or related field of study.
Benefits
This is a summer job but has the potential of being permanent school age position.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This School Age Classroom Teacher (Summer Employment) role pays $15 to $21/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Emerging Scholars Learning Center located?
Emerging Scholars Learning Center is located at 1801 North 12th Street, Milwaukee, WI