Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources they need to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.

The ADESTE after-school program provides services for children ages 5-13 of working parents for over 30 years. We take homework, nurturing childcare, positive attitudes, teamwork, and having fun very seriously and we are looking for like-minded nurturing loving, positive, and energized team players to join our Westchester and Santa Monica after-school teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises and implements Adeste program curriculum for the site.
• Structures program to the needs of children with concern for their interests, special talents, and individual style.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and safety in classroom.
• Assists site supervisor in supervising children.
• Keeps records of children’s progress through Desired Results, Portfolios, observations and anecdotal records.
• Assists site supervisor with the Child’s Developmental Progress Report.
• Assists site supervisor with the Program Self-Evaluation.
• Assists site supervisor with the Desired Results Developmental Profile.
• Inputs outcomes in the DRDPTech.
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs.
• Assists site supervisor in the preparation and service of snacks.
• Assists parents to complete Adeste parent contract when needed.
• Observe children and document according to DRDP activities.
• Operates program in accordance with California Department of Education & Community Care Licensing regulations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Teacher Permit.
• Must have valid 15 hour infant, child and adult CPR certificate.
• Must have TB clearance. (includes infant child, adult CPR, pediatric first aid, preventative /health/safety –include nutrition).
• Catholic Charities and Adeste policies and procedures.
• Adeste parent handbook.
• State regulations as they refer to school age child care and community care licensing.
• Child development and appropriate developmental tasks performed at each developmental stage.
• Department of Education requirements, if applicable
• Display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness in various situations and needs.

This is a part time position about 25 hours per week.