FLYERS Afterschool Teacher

OVERVIEW

Inspire, teach, and lead Fort Mill School District’s elementary age children through purposeful afterschool activities in accordance with the FLYERS curriculum. These activities will engage the children to provide quality care and enrichment, meeting the needs of each child’s social and emotional skills. The afterschool teacher will promote growth and nourish curiosity through scheduled experiences to create a future full of life-long learners. Positive, warm, and understanding individuals who seek to make learning come to life will encourage meaningful relationships with the children, families, and their team.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Leads and supervises a group of children through the scheduled afterschool activities
• Teaches and models appropriate behavior for children in afterschool care
• Facilitates academic, recreational, and enrichment activities
• Uses proactive thinking and best practices toward a healthy and safe environment
• Helps maintain clean and organized areas and shared school space 
• Maintains effective communication and positive working relationships
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to handle multiple tasks 
• Enjoys working with children in a large group environment
• Above average interpersonal skills with strong written/oral communication skills and an ability to work with a wide variety of people and circumstances

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or/ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• High school diploma or GED preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Negative PPD/Tuberculosis Testing
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training; will train

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

No staff supervisory responsibilities 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to exert up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects when needed. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time and maintain a higher level of activity.

ABOUT US 

Come work with us! At Leroy Springs & Company, we are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a family of brands rooted in nonprofit recreation, with a legacy lasting more than 80 years and a long-held belief that all people should benefit from affordable outdoor recreation, education and wellness opportunities. Today, our portfolio includes the Anne Springs Close Greenway, a 2,100-acre nature preserve; four historic golf courses; Springmaid Mountain Retreat in Spruce Pine, NC; and the FLYERS Afterschool program, which serves all Fort Mill elementary schools.

With a team of over 500 dedicated employees across four counties and two states, we are united by values of excellence, integrity and community. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration and a shared vision for a vibrant future.

Whether you are interested in outdoor seasonal jobs, non-traditional education positions, or a segue into the nonprofit, golf or parks and recreation industries, Leroy Springs & Company offers a place to grow, connect and make a lasting impact.