After School Program Teacher
Location
Richmond, CA | United States
Job description
Join Our Legacy of Care at Vist Ability !
Since 1965, Vist Ability has been a beacon of support, serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 13 locations in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Rooted in a deep commitment to person-centered services, we have built a culture that values work-life balance and celebrates the joy of service.
The After School Program is a fun, social, and engaging service offered to participants aged 7-22 with intellectual or development disabilities. This program provides fun activities in the community (mini golf, Warriors Championship parade, go-karting, batting cages, local parks, hiking trails) and at the program site (outdoor play, board games, movie nights, tech time).
After School Program Teachers facilitate and lead activities and encourage play and socialization amongst participants and their peers. Teachers also ensure positive progress of educational and behavioral goals of the participants.
What does a Teacher do?- As a team, Teachers lead activities at the program site and in the community
- Encourages and supports socialization between participants, making sure no one is left out
- Promoted positive growth and progress in each participant's educational or behavioral goal
- Transports participants safely using an agency-provided vehicle when traveling to community events and locations
- Provides support and supervision to students exhibiting challenging behaviors and implements behavior management plans, as needed.
- Cleans and organizes activities areas on a regular basis.
- Makes daily progress notations and completes student daily tracking sheets.
- Creatively plans and coordinates fun activities to engage participants of all ages
- Encourages the students to participate fully in activities using prompting, cueing, and fading.
Qualifications: - Completion of, or willingness to obtain 12 Semester or 18 quarter units in early childhood education(ECE), child development, recreation, physical education, social welfare, nursing, psychology, sociology, home economics, education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum requirements: - Must have California Drivers License and good driving record
Position: After School Program Teacher
Location: Richmond, CA
Hours: Hours subject to change during school year.
Part time: Monday - Friday 2pm-6:15pm. Compensation: $18.00/hour + great benefits!
Benefits Include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation (2 weeks vacation during your first year and increases with years of service)
- 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Bonus Birthday Holiday
- Paid Sick Days
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Discount Program on shopping, travel, theme parks, and more!
- Employee Assistance Program (Free financial, legal, and mental health services)
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