Careers

List of 2 items.

• After-School Care Counselors

  After-School Care Counselors are in charge of children age 2 through eighth grade that stay after school. In this role, your duties could include leading a variety of activities, games, serving snacks, helping students with homework. After-school care counselors offer students the chance to be productive and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
  
  

  Successful After School Care Counselors possess the following qualities and/or skills:

  • Strong communication skills, counselors must be able to talk with students and colleagues about the progress of children in their care
  • Patience and strong decision-making skills
  • Instructional and Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear and visually observe students and the environment
  • Ability to follow and enforce safety policies
  • Flexibility and adaptability to new situations  
  • Assist in recreation programs
  • Assist with student check‐in/out
  • Attend all training meetings
  • Willingness to work indoors and outdoors
  • Must be 18 years old or older and be able to pass a background and reference check

  
  Work Hours and Compensation:

  The position of After School Care Counselor is a seasonal position that is paid once a month, starting salary is $10/hour. The daily hours worked vary but run no longer than 2:30-6:30; a specific work schedule is created upon hire.

• Substitute Teacher

  Substitute Teacher
  
  

  Grade Levels: Little Woodland (two year olds) – eighth grade
  Department: Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School
  Immediate Supervisor: Division Director

  Job Summary: Substitute for regular classroom teacher
  
  

  Job Responsibilities:
  

  • Assume all duties and responsibilities of regular classroom teacher;
  • Follow lesson plans provided by classroom teacher and facilitate learning opportunities for students;
  • Supervise students throughout daily routine in a variety of settings;
  • Communicate effectively and interact with students and staff (With parents, as necessary);
  • Provide an environment and climate conducive to the cognitive, educational, social, emotional, and physical development of children;
  • Other duties as requested.

  Knowledge/Experience/Physical Requirements:
  

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education or a related field
  • Experience working with children, preferably as a classroom teacher
  • Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear, and visually observe students and the environment
  • A positive attitude and the ability to work well with others

  
  Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online employment application.
  
  

  Woodland believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.