Enrichment Teacher
About this role
Description
Overview
Launch is dedicated to ensuring a brilliant start for all children. Through our preschool, after school and summer programs, we provide equitable access to the highest-quality learning and care in a safe, enriching environment that prepares children for success in school and life. Our programs serve a diverse group of over 1300 children ages 3-12 and are located on-site in 9 Seattle public schools and 3 community centers. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience, we serve as a proven model of effective programming and a passionate advocate for children, families and communities. Launch strives to live an anti-racist, inclusive existence, and welcomes diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives.
Enrichment Teachers are responsible for providing a safe, caring, and academically and socially enriching environment for school-age children. This position ensures that the curriculum and activities are developmentally appropriate and meet all identified academic and development domains.
Enrichment Teacher Schedule: Monday through Friday from 1pm-6pm (Guaranteed 25 hours per week!)
Sign on Bonus: We are excited of offer a $300 bonus to the successful candidate! $200 of the incentive to be paid after the first month of employment and $100 upon successful completion of 90 days. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Essential Job Functions
- Create weekly lesson plans that align with Expanded Learning Opportunities best practices
- Supervise and manage groups of children
- Attend scheduled staff meetings
- Maintain safety of children
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of site
- Prepare and serve snacks to the children
- Engage children in enrichment activities
- Provide homework support
- Build strong and nurturing relationship with children and families
- Positive communication with parents, staff, supervisor, school, etc.
- Enforce all general safety rules of center
- Assist in positive behavior management technique’s when required
- Obtain required training and on-going professional development
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- A minimum of 1 year education beyond high school required. An AA in education or related field is preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children required
- A minimum of one year experience working with school-age with demonstrated knowledge and competence in:
- Behavior management skills
- Activity planning/coordinating
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- Proven ability to communicate with children and adults in a positive and proactive manner
- Ability to create versatile and varied age appropriate activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
- A demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
Desired but not required:
- Experience working in a non-profit organization
- BA degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to work and interact with children and parents
- Create and implement curriculum, utilizing Student Voice and Choice. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office programs
- Time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment on cross-functional teams with a wide range of personalities
- Exceptional problem solving abilities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented
Condition of Employment
- Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance
- TB Clearance
- Food Worker Card
- First Aid/CPR
- Blood Borne Pathogens/HIV training
- Mandated Reported Training
- MMR Vaccination Record
- Must attend any required training
After Hire
- Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Trainings:
- Medication Management
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
- Families Experiencing Homelessness
- Abusive Head Trauma
Within Six months of Hire
- Completion of STARS Basic 30 hour Child Care course
The statement contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.
Company at a glance
Launch is a nonprofit that provides effective, affordable preschool, afterschool, summer camp, and family support programs at 13 locations in Seattle and Renton. Each year we serve more than 750 children ages 0-12 and their families — foundational years when our social, emotional and academic support help launch young lives on a trajectory of success. Drawing on over 45 years of experience, we serve as a proven model of effective programming and a passionate advocate for children, families and communities.
Launch makes a difference for children and families by:
- Providing high-quality, effective programs grounded in research on best practices
- Reducing the opportunity gap and ensuring equitable program access for children and families, particularly those furthest from educational justice
- Collaborating with families, schools, and nonprofit partners to ensure that every child and family has the support and resources they need to be successful
- Publicly advocating for policies, programs, and funding that benefits children and families
- Participating in local, regional, and national program quality and collective action initiatives
- Helping build the early learning, education, and youth development fields by training the next generation of teachers through extensive professional development and coaching
- Creating innovative programs that help drive changes in the sector and improve outcomes for children and families
Top Benefits
- Sign on bonus
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