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Check out this great part time job with Family Network.  If you have experience working with school age children, this is for you! 
Job description below:
Position Posting

FAMILY NETWORK - AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ASAP) TEACHER

ASAP Teacher:

The ASAP teacher is responsible for planning and implementing enrichment activities, assisting with homework and for providing a nurturing environment for the children. This position is 15-18 hours per week, 3-6pm on school days during the regular school year. The ASAP teacher reports to the Site Coordinator as well as to the ASAP Director.

Required Skills:

• Dedication to enhancing each child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development

• Creativity, flexibility, understanding and patience

• An understanding of school-age children, including their developmental characteristics

• Sensitivity to children's socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds,

•Willingness to learn about and to work with children’s special needs and capabilities

• Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques

• Ability to provide an environment in which children feel a sense of belonging

• Commitment to the principles of family support and strength-based practice

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistent supervision and active involvement with children at all times

• Plan and implement appropriate, engaging activities in accordance with ASAP goals and objectives

• Maintain a warm, caring and non-judgmental attitude towards children and their families

• Work in partnership with the ASAP staff team; be an active, cooperative contributor

• Maintain records as required

• Assist in maintaining equipment and materials in a neat, organized fashion

• Attend team, staff and individual supervision meetings

• Participate in orientation, on-going training and in-service education programs

• Communicate with Site Coordinator regarding issues and concerns, accidents, illness, etc.

• Abide by Family Network personnel policies

• Assume full responsibility of the program in the absence of the Site Coordinator

• Commitment to the program, including arrival at ASAP site promptly and ready to work

Required Qualifications:

• Availability during all ASAP hours including occasional full days and early dismissal days

• College level courses related to after-school, school-age child care, child development, elementary education, special education or other related fields

• Experience working with school-age children in an educational or recreational setting

• Must live within a 10 mile radius of Highland Park

• Ability to speak Spanish preferred

TO APPLY:

Send letter of interest and resume to:

Bobbie Hinden, ASAP Director

Family Network • 330 Laurel Avenue • Highland Park, IL 60035

E-mail: bobbie.hinden@family-focus.org • Fax: 847/433-0461

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