Job: Part-Time After-School Care Teacher

Grade/Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade

Pay Type and Range: $15-$17 hourly

Day/Time: 2:45pm - 6:00 pm; Monday-Friday

Description: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is seeking a caring, cooperative, and motivated teacher for after-school care. The after-school care teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. The after-school care teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The after-school care teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

Blessed Sacrament provides after-school care Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:00pm. The school operates two after-school programs: Fledglings Nest for preschool students and Falcons Nest for K-8th grade students. After-school care teachers support students in completing homework, coordinate activities, and monitor students as they play indoors and on the playground.

Education and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English

• Ability to acquire CPR/First Aid training (within 30 days of hire)

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements (after being hired)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in education, recreation, human services, or a related field. Non-related degrees are accepted with one year of full time work experience with school age children in a group setting (This is required for supervisor level).

• Ability and the skill to exercise appropriate supervision and direction to children

• Experience working with groups of 4 or more children

• Demonstrate successful experience in program design and implementation for children

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Professional attitude regarding the child care profession

• Experience with special needs children

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties of the Catholic School Teacher will include but are not limited to:

• Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church

• Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Blessed Sacrament Catholic school

• Provide careful and effective supervision of children's activities

• Assist in the implementation of Colorado child care licensing regulations

• Lead groups of children in a variety of activities

• Carry out objectives developed for the Archdiocese of Denver

• Assist children in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior set by the program

• Use proactive strategies to guide appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement

• Cooperate with other staff to create and maintain a harmonious social environment

• Interact positively with parents and refer appropriate questions and concerns to the after-school care director

• Maintain a clean and safe physical environment

• Report unsafe equipment or program supply concerns to appropriate supervisors

To apply: Please email your résumé and a list of references to Brooke Urban at b.urban@bscs-denver.net. All applicants must also apply to the Archdiocese of Denver either before or after being hired for a teaching position.