After School Instructor

We are hiring in Hawthorne NY! Join us at Easterseals Valhalla for an exciting career as a part time After School Instructor.

Salary Range: $17-$21/hr.

Position Summary:

Assist the After School Coordinator to develop, direct and supervise daily activity programs for children. Help create a warm, caring, and safe environment to support children in ways that improve the overall quality of care and education.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administer direct supervision of children at Easter Seals and at school sites.
• Generate age-appropriate lesson plans for each area of instruction.
• Ensure safety and promote active learning through age-appropriate activities and play.
• Setup appropriate study group homework incentives.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Maintain required in-service training hours.
• Administer scheduled snacks.
• Complete accurate incident reports when necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Group Teacher: Associate degree in child development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field or School-age Childcare Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school- age developmental period and one year experience working with children less than 13 years of age or High School diploma or its equivalent and Two years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Assistant Teacher: High School diploma or its equivalent or One year experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must possess a New York State Student Employment Certificate if under 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license a plus and reliable transportation a plus.

EOE