PlayThrive After School Lead Teacher

Collaborative Team Lead Teacher  |  25-40hrs/wk   |  1 position available  

 Are you an experienced teacher? Do you believe in learning through collaboration with students and colleagues? Love working with elementary aged children? Yes, yes and yes?  Then we want to hear from you!

Team Teacher position starting immediately in Redwood City:

- Monday through Friday afternoons until 6:15pm, following the school calendar. Start time ideally would be 10:15am, but can be adjusted depending upon your availability.  
- Work with Head of School to develop and build a strong teaching team
- On-the-job training in Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience with elementary aged children
- Combination of schooling and/or experience in Early Childhood Education
- Proven classroom management skills
- Authorized to work for any employer in US

Preferred Qualifications

- Ability to speak/read/write Mandarin Chinese
- Experience in outdoor or physical education
- Experience working with at risk youth

Ideally, this is a full-time 40hrs/week position, but if you think you are a great fit and can only do part-time, please apply. We offer competitive pay based on experience $18-$20/hr, training in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and freedom to co-create programs in topic areas you enjoy.  

Responsibilities:

Team Teach After School Program

- Supervise 10-14 students ages 5 to 8
- Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment
- Foster a positive community by involving students in rule-making and self-assessing modeling expected behavior and language, and providing fun activity choices
- Support students in knowing themselves and connecting with peers
- Maintain an organized classroom to promote learning through exploration
- Lead and supervise outdoor/nature activities and group games, unless there is inclement weather
- Log student behavior and interaction with peers
- Work with co-teacher to 
--- Design activities that are based on student interests, monthly themes, and the John Gill School curriculum
--- Proactively looking for ways to improve class structure, environment, and curriculum
--- Assess strengths and propose growth plans for each student
- Coordinate and support volunteers in classroom

Help Administer After School Program

- Communicate program information/updates as necessary to parents in person or by email
- Contribute to weekly newsletter
- Solicit donations for supplies and materials, and purchase additional materials within budget.

PlayThrive is a non-profit organization that promotes whole child education and operates a bilingual language after school program, located on the campus of John Gill Elementary school in Redwood City, CA.  We’re looking for teachers that believe children thrive when they can explore, have fun, connect with one another, develop empathy toward the larger world, and cultivate a passion for lifelong learning.

To Apply

 PlayThrive is an equal opportunity employer.  We value and promote the principles of diversity.  We offer competitive compensation and a supportive community that encourages creativity.

Please apply online at Edjoin.org or send your resume along with a cover letter stating why you want this position, why you are qualified, and two references to HR@playthrive.org