<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Assistant Teacher (Job ID 1127)</p> <p>BASES (Before and After School Extended Services)</p> <p>Part-Time</p> <p>Located in Vogel Wetmore School, Torrington, CT</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to work in the BASES (Before and After School Extended Services) After School Program in Torrington. The qualified candidate will be professional, have experience working with elementary school-aged children, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be available during after-school hours (3:15 pm-6:00 pm). Vogel Wetmore staff are encouraged to apply. The Assistant Teacher works under the supervision of the Site Coordinator and the BASES Administrative Team.</p> <p>Major Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Assist the Site Coordinator in the operation of the after-school program daily </li><li>Supervise children and provide a safe, welcoming environment </li><li>Maintain positive relationships with families, children, and school personnel </li><li>Set up and clean up of program site </li><li>First Aid/CPR/Meds Admin certification to be acquired within 3 months of hire </li><li>Other duties as may be assigned </li><li>Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Requires High School Diploma or equivalent, college course work in ECE/ELED or related field preferred </li><li>Experience working with School Aged Children </li><li>Knowledge of Child Development </li><li>Awareness of Age-Appropriate curriculum activities </li><li>Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to stand for the entire shift and move through program space (indoor and outdoor) with students. </li></ul> <p>Application Procedure:</p> <p>Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.</p> <p>Human Resources</p> <p>EdAdvance</p> <p>P.O. Box 909</p> <p>Litchfield, CT 06759-0909</p> <p>EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org</p>