Lower School After-School Teacher

Position:  Lower School After-School Teacher                                                                 

Reports To: Head of Lower School

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Description: 

The After-School Teacher is responsible for the supervision of Pre-K to Lower School age children during the after-school hours. 

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of students’ safety in the classroom, on the playground and on other campus facilities.
• Assistance with homework.
• Preparation and distribution of snack.
• Planning and overseeing of classroom activities such as: crafts, games, Christian based discussions and group activities.
• Communicates with parents regarding homework progress and behavior.
• Observes all rules and regulations of the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds. 
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the MPCS guidelines. 
• Supports the value of an education founded in Christian values.
• Supports the philosophy and mission of Mount Pisgah Christian School.

Qualifications:

• A mission-driven individual who demonstrates an eagerness to serve in a faith-based academic environment & genuine ability to connect with and serve young people in a Christian community. 
• Communications: Effective written, verbal, and editing communication skills.   Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Collaboration: Has student-centered-focus and ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Analytical Skills: Budget Management.

Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the duties of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following.  Frequently sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Frequently to stand, walk distances, and climb stairs  
• Drive personal vehicle across campuses.
• Have specific vision abilities required by this job, include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work with noise levels in the work environment that can be loud or quiet. 
• Manage equipment, including a phone, computer, camera, video equipment, and other electronic devices.
• Use muscles and limbs to lift boxes or items under 30 pounds.
• Occasional work nights and weekends in support of departmental school activities.

The faculty and staff of Mount Pisgah Christian School affirm a Statement of Faith. MPCS believes the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission, vision, and core values. 

Consistent with its Christian beliefs, MPCS does not discriminate in its employment practices or the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.                                 

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.