What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Care Worker position at A Step Up Career Academy - Center?
About us
A Step Up Career Academy - Center is a company in EDUCATION in Lansing, IL 60438. We are creative, fast-paced and professional.
Our work environment includes:
- Regular social events
- Lively atmosphere
- Casual work attire
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
- Modern office setting
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Company perks
- Growth opportunities
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A Step Up Career Academy is looking for a qualified School Age Worker for our 5 - 12 years old classroom. A School Age Worker must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices, educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can be more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
SCHOOL AGE WORKER CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING A CHILD CARE CENTER. ****THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION WITH FULL-TIME HOURS. The available shift for this position is 9:00am - 6:00pm****
- Responsibilities
- -Develop a careful and creative program suitable for the ages of 6-12 years old children.
- -Develop educational games and activities.
- -Must be comfortable with helping students with their homework.
- -Must be comfortable with assisting students with e-learning when needed.
- -Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children.
- -Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
- -Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
- -Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum.
- -Organize breakfast, lunch and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times.
- -Track children’s progress and report to parents.
- -Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators.
- -Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
- Skills
- -Proven experience as a School Age Worker/After School Teacher with 5 years of experience.
- -Excellent understanding of the principles of Early Childhood Education and NAEYC.
- -Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms.
- -Excellent communication and instructional skills.
- -Ability to act as mediator between children.
- -Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable.
- -Certification in child CPR.
- -DCFS REQUIRED TRAINING: Mandated Reporter, SIDS, Shaken Baby & Food Handler.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.50 - $15.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Everyone 2 and over are required to wear a mask in the building at all times. Everyone who enters the building must have their temperature checked. Sanitation happens in each classroom, daily.
Application Question(s):
- What is your best email address to contact you ?
- What is your best phone number to contact you ?
- What is your desired pay rate ?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- working in a child care center: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $15