Extended Day Team Member SY 25-26 at APPLETREE EARLY LEARNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

20.64

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Child Development, Instructional Planning, Team Collaboration, Literacy Development, Math Skills, Science Skills, Social Studies Skills, Engaging Activities, Diversity Support, Professional Development, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Creative Arts, Recreation Activities, Student Supervision

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

ABOUT APPLETREE APPLETREE FOCUSES EXCLUSIVELY ON PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K EDUCATION WITH A MISSION OF CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BEFORE STUDENTS GET TO KINDERGARTEN. WE PROVIDE FREE, FULL-DAY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR THREE- AND FOUR-YEAR OLDS IN 13 LOCATIONS ACROSS WASHINGTON, DC, EMPLOYING OUR INNOVATIVE AND AWARD WINNING INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL, CALLED EVERY CHILD READY (ECR). THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR “WHAT TO TEACH”, “HOW TO TEACH” AND “HOW TO MEASURE SUCCESS.” OUR INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL IS ALSO USED WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE NATION. Summary Extended Day Team Members collaborate with other team members to create a seamless transition between the regular school day and the extended day, providing enriching activities that support language and literacy development for AELPCS students. Regular components of the job include recreation, performing and visual arts, interactive reading, math, and science activities. Extended Day Team Members use their knowledge of the development of young children and how young children learn to support their social, emotional, and cognitive development. The Extended Day Team Member is a part-time, non-supervisory position and reports to the Principal. Duties and Responsibilities Establishes rich and engaging physical extended-day learning environments ● Works with the principal and instructional staff to support extended day’s alignment with the regular day curriculum ● Creates safe, clean, attractive, and engaging extended day spaces ● Ensures the extended day contains sufficient supplies and materials for all children ● Encourages children’s ownership and contributions to the extended day program Creates environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners ● Actively supports a diversity of learners in their classrooms ● Provides additional support for students in need of remediation and differentiation in the classroom with the assistance of the instructional team ● Fosters tolerance and a sense of community in the extended day program, modeling and explicitly teaching acceptance and appreciation of others Supports the development of young children’s early literacy, language, math, science, and social studies skills using intentional, playful, and engaging instruction ● Plans and implements intentional, systematic, playful, and engaging activities that support the development of these skills ● Plans adequate time for student talk and encourages children’s language use throughout the afternoon ● Plans and integrates instructional activities that promote children’s understanding of the way things work and the world around them in alignment with AELPCS’s instructional program ● Skillfully motivates students to participate in activities that support the development of their early literacy and language skills Contributes to a community of practice ● Plans collaboratively and shares ideas and resources with extended day team ● Actively participates in professional development opportunities provided and seeks out additional professional development ● Fulfills the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness ● Completes necessary paperwork (including, but not limited to lesson plans, accident and incident reports, and supply requests) ● Communicate regularly with parents and principals about student behavioral successes or concerns ● Assists with supervision of students during enrichment activities Hours and Salary: 20 hours per week, typically between 6:30 am - 10:30 am and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Pay is $20.64 per hour. Requirements ● Must be energetic, reliable, and integrity-driven, and have strong communication skills to ensure effective, positive interactions with staff, parents, and children. ● Previous experience developing and leading activities for children aged 3-5 is preferred. ● Current college students or individuals with paraprofessional credentials are encouraged to app Working Environment ● School working environment Disclaimer ● The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Extended Day Team Member.

Responsibilities

Extended Day Team Members create engaging learning environments and support the transition between the regular school day and the extended day. They plan and implement activities that foster children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.