Lead Teacher - K-5 Afterschool Program

Requirements

• Must be able to receive Dept. of Justice Fingerprint clearance.
• Demonstrated commitment to empowering children. Has the ability to foster a love of learning, cultivate self-esteem, and develop a sense of civic responsibility.
• Leadership and supervisory skills and experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision and within a team approach. Understanding of when to consult and ask for guidance.
• Strong organization and planning abilities. Has the ability to prioritize work and the ability to multi-task within specific timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, grammar, spelling and writing.
• Strong understanding of what comprises confidential issues and materials, demonstrated ability to consistently act with discretion.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• This person is reflective. This person models appropriate interactions, including factual commenting, redirecting behavior, and problem solving.
• This person takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect children, staff and volunteers, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Has the ability to work effectively across all cultures.
• Commitment to the mission, values and philosophy of GLIDE.

Additional Information

About Glide GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society's most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE's mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization Position Summary: The Afterschool Program Lead Teacher supports and assists with ensuring the effective daily operations of an After-School Program and its classroom(s) by, ensuring the health and safety of program participants, and promoting their growth and development by providing high quality, age, developmental, and culturally appropriate curriculum and activities. These activities should lead participants in a "child-centered" environment resulting in their self-definition and self-empowerment. This person must be able to work a flexible schedule (some evenings); regular and predictable attendance is essential. Work Environment GLIDE's buildings are located in the Tenderloin neighborhood. GLIDE maintains an "open door" policy to the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building. This role is covered by the collective bargaining agreement.

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