Teacher of the extended day group: characteristics, duties, responsibility

Young people who love working with children should turn their attention to the profession of an after-school caregiver. This specialist teaches the younger generation new skills and can be creative in the course of his work.

What are the features of this profession? What knowledge and skills do you need to work? What are the responsibilities of a GPA educator? Read more about this in our material.

The caregiver of the extended day group (or GPA) is a person who is engaged in the comprehensive development of the potential and capabilities of the child. After-school groups began to be created in schools due to the fact that often working parents cannot devote enough time to their child during the day.

Now, after lessons, the child can engage in a variety of activities, for example: going to additional lessons and gaining new knowledge, developing his creative potential, doing homework or even relaxing (typical for first graders).

The knowledge and skills required for the work of an after-school teacher may vary depending on the requirements of a particular employer, as well as depending on what specific activities the teacher will carry out.

At the same time, it should be borne in mind that some qualities (both professional and personal) are mandatory for GPA educators. Let's consider them in more detail.

First of all (regardless of the specific field of activity), the educator must have the necessary amount of skills, knowledge and skills of a pedagogical nature, in particular - know the principles of teaching the discipline, how the material is assimilated by students etc. Only in this case can you be sure that the work of the educator will be effective and productive.

Working with children is associated with a lot of stress, nervous and non-standard situations. That's why the teacher must be able not only to correctly control their emotions, but also to help establish relationships in the group, to stop a quarrel etc.

Depending on the field in which the teacher specializes, he will be required to have an appropriate diploma (for example, in art or visual arts, in choreography, etc.). Besides, it is very important that the specialist has pedagogical knowledge (for example, completed retraining courses). It is also important to have a desire for self-education, since the modern world is constantly changing - it is necessary to keep up with its development.

Employers give preference to those applicants who already have experience working with children.

If the educator teaches children in scientific disciplines (for example, physics or chemistry), then he must have a complete amount of knowledge of the subject, be able to answer the questions of his students and follow the latest discoveries.

Document circulation is an integral part of the work of every teacher. The after-school teacher should know all the rules and principles for filling out the necessary paperwork (for example, a visit log, reports, etc.).

The responsibilities of an extended day caregiver are governed by the job description that the employer will provide you in the employment process. In order for a specialist to effectively perform his functions, he must fully agree with the responsibilities that are spelled out in this document. Often it includes the following tasks:

• the formation of a system of morality and ethics in children;
• the need to instill in children a love of learning and work;
• control over the discipline of students and their compliance with the daily routine;
• instilling the skills of cultural and ethical behavior;
• involvement of children in creative and scientific activities;
• planning and implementation of educational work;
• document management;
• coordination of their work with other teachers and teachers;
• implementation of training in accordance with the individual characteristics and personal characteristics of each child;
• control over the nutrition of children;
• promotion of a healthy lifestyle, etc.

It should be borne in mind that the person holding the position of the caregiver of the extended day group is responsible for fulfilling his official duties in full and in an appropriate manner.If this provision is not observed, repressive sanctions can be applied to the teacher - up to a severe reprimand or even dismissal.