School Age Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)

Schedule Requirement:
Monday–Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
This schedule is firm and required.

Position Overview

The School Age Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in delivering high-quality after-school programming. This role helps maintain a safe, structured, and engaging environment that promotes positive behavior, learning, and social development for school-age children.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with active supervision and engagement of children during after-school programming.
• Support learning activities, group projects, enrichment, and recreational play 
• Encourage positive behavior, respectful peer interactions, and teamwork
• Help maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of classrooms and shared areas
• Communicate effectively with Lead Teachers and site leadership
• Participate in required training, coaching, and professional development

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• Experience working with children in a group setting (preferred)

• Willingness to complete required MSDE/OCC training

• Ability to follow structured routines and classroom expectations

• Dependable, energetic, and team-oriented

Schedule Commitment

Applicants must be able to work consistently from Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM. This is a non-negotiable schedule requirement.

Apply if you are dependable, child-focused, and able to commit to the required schedule. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smart Steps Child Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.