Substitute Teachers Needed!
Do you have experience working with kids and Sports Are you passionate about sports and love working with children Apollo After School is looking for you!
Compensation: $19 to $22 hourly (depending on experience).
Location: Jersey City New Jersey.
Starting Date: School Year 2025 - 2026
Hours: Monday through Friday - Aftercare from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Job Description
Apollo After School offers after-school care and enrichment clubs at local schools. We seek outgoing personable and reliable art teachers for our school-based programs in the area. If you dont have a degree in Sports or in education no problem! While this is highly valuable we encourage candidates who have a real genuine passion for working with children and art to apply! If this sounds like you then continue reading!
As an Apollo Substitute Teacher your responsibilities will be:
- Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day.
- Planning and implementing engaging art lessons for children aged 5-12 with a focus on beginner level.
- Plan and deliver fun engaging sports activities tailored to different age groups (Pre-K - 5th grade) such as soccer basketball tennis field hockey etc
- Teach fundamental skills and rules of various sports ensuring all children participate and enjoy.
- Promote teamwork sportsmanship and positive attitudes in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all students.
- Ensure the safety of all participants by following appropriate guidelines and maintaining supervision.
- Develop age-appropriate sports activities that foster physical flexibility teamwork and fitness.
- Promote positive behavior and social interactions among children.
- Collaborate with other aftercare staff to ensure a cohesive program experience.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child development and best practices in sports education.
- Creating a positive and inclusive class environment allowing kids to feel valuable and supported.
- Follow designated schedule and curriculum maintain a routine for students
- Assist with homework completion
- Maintain equipment and ensure proper storage and care.
The requirements for our substitute teachers are:
- One year working with school-age youth ages 4-10 in a school/after-school setting.
- Ability to command respect and cooperation in an elementary classroom.
- Confidence to run a classroom alone.
- A team player who can collaborate with peers.
- Ability to assess and solve problems associated with elementary-aged children.
- Ability to create and maintain a fun caring and responsive educational environment.
- Premium hourly rates are available for educators with ASL skills in programs where there are children who use or benefit from ASL.
Perks
- We encourage Career and Professional Development
- Training in relevant childcare subjects
- Collaboration and schedule flexibility
- Work-life balance
Physical Environment:
- Able to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.
- Able to move quickly (walk jog or run) to ensure student safety.
- Frequent bending reaching and participating in physical activities with children.
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Apollo After School or Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Substitute Teachers Needed! Do you have experience working with kids and Sports Are you passionate about sports and love working with children Apollo After School is looking for you!Compensation: $19 to $22 hourly (depending on experience).Location: Jersey City New Jersey.Starting Date: School Year...
Substitute Teachers Needed!
Do you have experience working with kids and Sports Are you passionate about sports and love working with children Apollo After School is looking for you!
Compensation: $19 to $22 hourly (depending on experience).
Location: Jersey City New Jersey.
Starting Date: School Year 2025 - 2026
Hours: Monday through Friday - Aftercare from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Job Description
Apollo After School offers after-school care and enrichment clubs at local schools. We seek outgoing personable and reliable art teachers for our school-based programs in the area. If you dont have a degree in Sports or in education no problem! While this is highly valuable we encourage candidates who have a real genuine passion for working with children and art to apply! If this sounds like you then continue reading!
As an Apollo Substitute Teacher your responsibilities will be:
- Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day.
- Planning and implementing engaging art lessons for children aged 5-12 with a focus on beginner level.
- Plan and deliver fun engaging sports activities tailored to different age groups (Pre-K - 5th grade) such as soccer basketball tennis field hockey etc
- Teach fundamental skills and rules of various sports ensuring all children participate and enjoy.
- Promote teamwork sportsmanship and positive attitudes in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all students.
- Ensure the safety of all participants by following appropriate guidelines and maintaining supervision.
- Develop age-appropriate sports activities that foster physical flexibility teamwork and fitness.
- Promote positive behavior and social interactions among children.
- Collaborate with other aftercare staff to ensure a cohesive program experience.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child development and best practices in sports education.
- Creating a positive and inclusive class environment allowing kids to feel valuable and supported.
- Follow designated schedule and curriculum maintain a routine for students
- Assist with homework completion
- Maintain equipment and ensure proper storage and care.
The requirements for our substitute teachers are:
- One year working with school-age youth ages 4-10 in a school/after-school setting.
- Ability to command respect and cooperation in an elementary classroom.
- Confidence to run a classroom alone.
- A team player who can collaborate with peers.
- Ability to assess and solve problems associated with elementary-aged children.
- Ability to create and maintain a fun caring and responsive educational environment.
- Premium hourly rates are available for educators with ASL skills in programs where there are children who use or benefit from ASL.
Perks
- We encourage Career and Professional Development
- Training in relevant childcare subjects
- Collaboration and schedule flexibility
- Work-life balance
Physical Environment:
- Able to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.
- Able to move quickly (walk jog or run) to ensure student safety.
- Frequent bending reaching and participating in physical activities with children.
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Apollo After School or Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
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