Extended Day Teacher - Part-Time

The Extended Day Teacher plays a dynamic role at Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in providing quality child care services in our school-age programs. The Extended Day Teacher is a positive model, and stimulates creative thought processes, provides hands-on experiences, and promotes emotional development for children. Teamwork is a critical component of the Extended Day Teacher position. Extended Day Teachers regularly meet with their team, other staff and Program Director to develop programs that follow the Wonders Extended Day Curriculum and promote the Wonders philosophy and ideals. This is a part-time 10 month (school year) position. Responsibilities: - Actively participate, contribute and cooperate in team planning sessions with Program Director, staff and team - Meet with your team to lead planning and implementation of activities that are age-appropriate, process-oriented, and encourage divergent thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, based on Wonders extended day curriculum, philosophy and mission - Maintain open communication with Program Director regarding children, families, and team members - Share teaching responsibilities with all team members and provide clear and objective feedback - Plan and participate in special events for children and families - Ensure that all spaces used by the program: *Are physically and emotionally safe *Are interesting and engaging for children *Are clean and organized - Support children in their understanding of the diversity of our society - Develop behavior management strategies based on Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day policy, with team and Program Director - Establish and nurture partnerships with families. - Communicate with families on a regular basis to: * Inform them of program curriculum and activities * Solicit information about their child’s development and family events - Attend a minimum of 18 hours of staff training yearly (MSDE/OCC approved for MD staff) - Work extended hours on half and full service days including winter and spring breaks and on early release days - Become familiar with and abide by all Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day policies, including those in the staff handbook, parent handbook, and terms of employment. - Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.