After School Teacher Assistant - Oak Park, IL

NOW HIRING! For the 2022/2023 school year!

With Right At School, you’ll have a positive impact on students, parents and schools in your local community! Be a part of an organization that is changing the game in before and after school care!

We provide our team of educators with the best training and development in the after-school child care profession! With our innovative online and in person trainings, 99% of employees feel confident and effective just one month into their work. You will have access to our 300 training modules in our online library, and pay increases based on your voluntary development.

**This is a part-time position and will provide services for the Brookfield, Western Springs, Westchester, La Grang 105 and 102 School Districts.**

As an Educator, you will:

• Deliver dynamic Right At School curriculum, support homework completion, lead fun fitness activities and guide children safely through all activities.
• Engage youth in academic and social enrichment activities that expand & enhance school day learning in a meaningful way. Some tasks associated with this role can be more physical in nature as you are interacting with children and they keep you on your toes.
• Be asked to kneel, run, to lift up to 25 lbs and have a lot of fun while doing so.
• Actively partner and communicate effectively with parents in order to provide the best child care for their children.
• Model positive behaviors as you sit with children to help with learning, walk around to manage the classroom and maintain safety and stay active throughout the day while leading activities.
• Organize program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents, and other observation.
• Regularly check in with the Program Manager regarding personal and child performance metrics.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Teachers who have experience working with children AND/OR college credits in early childhood/elementary/related field
• Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills
• Individuals who work well in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills with varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel
• Ability to meet state-specific requirements; FA/CPR, Mandated Reporter, Cleared TB
• Respect for and dedication to working with children with special needs
• A love for children!

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in your community and positively impact families
• Ongoing professional development with pay raise incentives
• Provide meaningful fun and employ Disguised Learning
• Flexible working hours aligned with school schedules
• An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy-to-use tech 24/7
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including: free before and after school childcare, commuter benefits, supplemental insurance (short term disability, life insurance, etc.) based on eligibility
• Pay from $14-$17 (this is based on education and experience)

One of our core values is being “locally-inspired.” We will follow the guidance of our State and school district level partners in regard to any COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing requirements they may put in place. In some areas this may mean that employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply). Employees are also required to wear masks at all times during work hours, regardless of vaccination status.

Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are. #sIL

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Salary : $14 - $17