Overview
Now in its 10th year, A Playdate everyday is an onsite after school
enrichment program for 3 to 5 year olds, at the K280 School of Journeys located in the
Windsor Terrace section of Brooklyn. With playdates at the heart of our program, we teach
and nurture children’s interpersonal skills using our data supported original curriculum.
We as a team pride ourselves in being a close knit community that cares immensely for our
students. We work hard to make each individual team member feel comfortable and
welcomed, so we can aid each other in reaching our full potential as a staff. We focus
primarily on the social development of our students, and making sure they have a unique, fun experience. After school teachers will be
responsible for helping children develop skills for school as well
as life.
Schedule:
Three to five day a week positions are available. The hours are Monday to Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing social emotional skills during playdates in the classroom.
- Reading social skill based stories and other circle time activities
- Analyze and collect information on students during playtime in the classroom
- Ability to work with groups of 3 and 4 year olds
- Helping during transitional periods, picking up children from their classrooms and bringing them to their afterschool location
- Outdoor play time
- Bathroom responsibilities; which include, assisting children in the bathroom and changing diapers
- Classroom management
- Maintaining positive and professional relationships with the students, their families, and co-workers
- Snack time
Desired skills and experience:
- Knowledge and experience with young children, preferably but not limited to people with experience in the early childhood education, psychology, or sociology field.
- Patient, works well with others
- Responsible and proactive personality with problem-solving skills
- Exceptional classroom management skills, and positive disciplinary techniques
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude
- Caring and nurturing nature
- Excellent communication skills
Requirements
- Experience in early childhood education
- High school diploma/GED