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Position Summary:

Responsible for the day-to-day activities in the school-age group room. They supervise school-age children, plan, and deliver creative, educational and fun activities in the afternoon and evening. Works with Assistant Director and Shelter staff to plan evening family activities as well as snow day activities for families in Shelter. The After School teacher understandsthe importance of Trauma-Informed Care and how the operations of the afterschool programservices underserved populations with diverse needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creates and implements weekly lesson plans for the school-age children.
• Assists with homework.
• Coordinates, maintains and supervises the childrens computer lab.
• Ensures cleanliness, proper arrangement, organization and stimulation in indoor/outdoor learning environments used by the school-age children.
• Effectively mediates disputes between children, staff, parents and other caregivers.
• Tracks inventory of school-age appropriate toys and educational materials and informs the Director when supplies are low.
• Records daily attendance.
• Participates in relationship-based practice and reflective supervision.
• Attends and participates in weekly staff meeting and trainings appropriate to this position.
• Assists in the sorting, storage and distribution of childrens donations.
• Experience/Requirements:
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred.
• One (1) year experience working with the school-age population.
• 90 Clock hours in Early Childhood Curriculum and Development or equivalent preferred.
• 45 Clock hours in School age Curriculum and Development or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledgeable about the impact of intimate partner violence and trauma on child development and behavior, and on their families.
• Demonstrates ability to manage emotionally traumatized children as part of a team.
• Demonstrates competence with computer systems including MS Word, agency email and client/outcome data base systems.