<p>The Riverdale YM-YWHA seeks part time after care teachers from 3:00-6:00 daily for children 2 to 5 years old. Candidates must genuinely enjoy being with young children and have an interest in getting to know them well. Candidates must be willing to offer art experiences, read to children and go outside daily.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <ul> <li>Aftercare teacher responsibilities include: </li><li>Helping to maintain a child-centered classroom environment that is inviting. loving, creative and clean </li><li>Planning a daily routine that includes play, outdoor time, messy play, art, cooking, singing,reading stories, offering snack and a gathering circle </li><li>Speaking to children with respect </li><li>Exhibiting curiosity about children and being joyful in the classroom </li><li>Being emotionally present to support children in their relationships, if they are unwell, and exhibiting empathy </li><li>Creating a safe environment </li><li>Exhibiting good judgement </li><li>Supervising children at all times, including snack times, rest periods, diapering/restroom times, play times, and activity times. </li><li>Knowing all health and emergency policies of the program and being ready and willing to implement them if necessary. </li><li>Helping with general housekeeping tasks. </li><li>Maintaining appropriate communication with staff, children, and families at all times. </li><li>Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned </li><li>Interacting with parents at pick up time, signing children out for the day </li></ul> <p>Hours: Must be available Monday - Friday, from 3PM to 6 PM</p>