An After School Teacher is a professional who provides educational support and supervision to students after regular school hours. They create a nurturing and engaging environment where students can continue their learning journey beyond the traditional school day. In this blog post, we will explore the main responsibilities and the most in-demand hard and soft skills for After School Teachers.

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Main Responsibilities of an After School Teacher

The following list describes the typical responsibilities of an After School Teacher:

Adapt

Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Adhere to

Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.

Assist in

• Assist children with all necessary care routines (e.g. hygiene).

• Assist in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

• Assist in the coordination of special events and field trips.

• Assist students with homework assignments and provide academic support.

• Assist with maintaining children's portfolios and making anecdotal observations and records.

• Assist with program planning.

Attend

• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops and / or school functions.

• Attend all staff meetings, training's and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.

• Attend and participates actively in staff meetings as required.

• Attend and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested.

• Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions.

• Attend teacher team meetings.

Beyond

Beyond the classroom our students are encouraged to join our sports and outreach programs.

Build

Build rapport and relate well to others.

Collaborate with

• Collaborate with community organizations to enhance program offerings.

• Collaborate with other staff members and parents to address individual student needs.

Communicate

• Communicate appropriate information to parents and maintain developmental profiles for children.

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.

Complete

Complete all required training(s).

Conduct

Conduct a health check of children at the time of arrival to the program.

Develop

Develop and deliver engaging lessons that align with educational standards.

Encourage

• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.

• Encourage social and emotional development through interactive activities.

• Encourage teamwork, collaboration, and positive peer relationships.

Ensure

• Ensure compliance with Goddard's Industry-leading Quality Assurance standards.

• Ensure the program operates at all times in compliance with all child care licensing standards.

Establish

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.

• Establish and maintain regular communication with parents and co-workers.

• Establish goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.

• Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication.

Evaluate

Evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary improvements.

Exposure

Exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials.

Facilitate

Facilitate effective communication between students and their families.

Follow

• Follow budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

• Follow school safety protocols to ensure the safety of the children.

Foster

• Foster a love for learning and encourage students' intellectual curiosity.

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Franchise

Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners.

Help

Help and supervise children during all activities.

Identify

• Identify and address learning gaps through targeted interventions.

• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.

Implement

• Implement behavior management strategies and enforce program rules.

• Implement health and safety protocols in the program environment.

Initiate

Initiate proper social behavior, i.e. good manner, caring, sharing, etc..

Interact with

• Interact with children and promote social interaction between children.

• Interact with parents & community members.

Keep

Keep all electronic communication with parents and Director up to date at all times.

Know

Know licensing rules and follow them.

Maintain

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and student performance.

• Maintain communication with parents, and engages parents as volunteers, and supervisor.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

• Maintain open lines of communication with parents, staff and administration.

Make

Make sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Manage

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

Model

Model positive behavior and promote respect and empathy.

Monitor

• Monitor and motivate students between the ages of 5-13.

• Monitor and track student progress and provide feedback.

• Monitor the children, classroom, and their activities.

Observe

Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.

Organize

Organize and lead recreational and enrichment activities.

Participate

• Participate in a monthly staff meeting, open house, field trips, and parent-teacher conference.

• Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions.

Perform

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Centre Director or her designate.

Plan

• Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities.

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

Prepare

• Prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.

• Prepare classroom for class activities.

Present

Present Montessori activities and record-keeping.

Promote

• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Promote student engagement and participation in extracurricular activities.

Provide

• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to students.

Pursue

Pursue self-development that enhance job performance.

Put

Put customer service as a top priority.

Recruit

Recruit volunteers and build effective, supportive working relationships with them.

Set-up

Set-up and clean-up of all program activities.

Stay updated on

Stay updated on educational trends and incorporate innovative teaching approaches.

Supervise

• Supervise and ensure the safety of students during program hours.

• Supervise meals for children.

• Supervise students in academic and recreational settings.

Support

Support students in developing life skills and good study habits.

Take

Take initiative to assist in developing others.

Train

Train volunteers in the deployment of educational materials and lesson plans.

Most In-demand Hard Skills

The following list describes the most required technical skills of an After School Teacher:

1. Proficiency in subject areas such as math, science, language arts, etc.

2. Knowledge of educational technology tools and software.

3. Familiarity with curriculum development and lesson planning.

4. Ability to assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.

5. Competence in using educational resources and materials effectively.

6. Understanding of child development principles and learning theories.

7. Proficient in classroom management strategies.

8. Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.

9. Skilled in using assessment tools and data analysis to drive instruction.

10. Knowledge of behavior management techniques.

Most In-demand Soft Skills

The following list describes the most required soft skills of an After School Teacher:

1. Excellent communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues.

2. Patience and empathy in working with diverse student populations.

3. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.

4. Creativity in designing engaging and interactive learning experiences.

5. Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing student needs.

6. Collaboration and teamwork to work effectively with other staff members.

7. Problem-solving skills to address academic and behavioral challenges.

8. Leadership qualities to guide and inspire students.

9. Time management skills to ensure efficient use of instructional time.

10. Positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

Conclusion

By fulfilling these responsibilities and possessing the necessary skills, After School Teachers can create a supportive and enriching environment that fosters student growth, academic success, and personal development. Their dedication and commitment to education contribute to the holistic development of students outside regular school hours, making a lasting impact on their educational journey.