Horizons Afterschool Program Teacher

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist administration in providing an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching
• Work 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm during school weekdays, as scheduled
• Is punctual and maintains regular attendance
• Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, typewriter, two-way radio, telephone, calculator, etc
• Presents a positive image of East Point Academy at all times
• Willingly performs other related duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Demonstrated competence for the design and implementation of programs and activities required for a successful extended care program is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the methods, policies, procedures and activities of East Point Academy which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
• Knowledge of the standards, regulations, and laws relating to educational activities
• Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained
• Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning

Skills/Effort

• Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations
• Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, school staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job

Working Conditions

• Conducts duties in a school environment with some exposure to environmental conditions
• Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students
• Physical demands include walking or standing and lifting/moving of items related to the job on a recurring basis
• Occasional local travel is required; overnight travel is not required
• Job requires the operation of standard office equipment

Responsibility

• Responsible for the supervision of students in the classroom and in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
• Supervises instructional assistants, substitutes and volunteers as assigned
• Responsible for completing assigned work within the deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures
• Responsible for attending and remaining at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding attendance, absenteeism and tardiness, providing adequate notice to administration with respect to vacation time and leave requests

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as an employment agreement or contract. Job duties may be altered at the discretion of the Head of School at any time without notice.