Assistant Teacher - After School Elementary Childcare

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.

The Baldwin School is seeking to hire part-time qualified candidates for our after-school program. Extended Day Program Teachers will work directly with students in an after-school setting, leading small groups in the area of arts, sports, academics, and mentorship. The hours for the position are Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement the daily after-school program with appropriate developmental experiences for a group of children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5.
• Use a wide range of teaching methods and activities (indoor or outdoor games, stories, art, homework supervision, etc) to engage children.
• Create and implement activities, workshops and events for students based on their interests and with their involvement.
• Arrange and maintain a physical environment conducive to children's growth and development and optimal program functioning, including daily setup and cleanup.
• Assist the Manager of Auxiliary Programs with administrative tasks related to running the program.
• Interact professionally with all community members.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Maintain the upkeep of supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Include:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, and cooperative with a sense of humor
• Passion for working with children
• Must be able to engage and motivate students
• Sufficient insight and judgment to handle crisis situations
• Ability to take supervision and correction constructively

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Two years experience working with young children
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.