Aftercare Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Training & development

Help Make Every Afternoon Meaningful

Bright Imaginations is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Aftercare Teacher to join our team! Our aftercare program serves elementary-aged students in a safe, engaging, and structured environment after the school day ends.

If you enjoy building relationships with children, leading fun activities, and creating a positive atmosphere where students can learn, play, and grow, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety of elementary-aged students during aftercare. 
• Provide a warm, positive, and engaging environment. 
• Lead age-appropriate games, crafts, STEM activities, outdoor play, homework assistance, and enrichment activities. 
• Serve an afternoon snack while following food safety procedures. 
• Maintain accurate attendance and dismissal records. 
• Communicate professionally with families during student pick-up. 
• Support positive behavior using respectful classroom management strategies. 
• Keep classrooms, activity areas, and materials clean, organized, and sanitized throughout the program. 
• Work collaboratively with school administration and fellow educators. 
• Follow all Bright Imaginations policies, procedures, and licensing requirements. 

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an elementary aftercare, before/after-school program, summer camp, childcare center, or similar school-age program is strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising groups of elementary-aged children (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) preferred. 
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain upon hire). 
• Must be able to successfully pass a Level II Background Screening and meet all state licensing requirements. 
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment. 
• Ability to build positive relationships with children while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professionalism. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, families, and coworkers. 
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work a consistent Monday–Friday schedule. 
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must be physically able to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors, including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 30 pounds, and participating in recreational activities. 
• Basic computer and tablet skills for attendance, communication, and program documentation preferred. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Patient, kind, and encouraging. 
• Dependable and punctual. 
• Creative and enjoys planning fun activities. 
• Professional and a positive role model. 
• Flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed. 
• Committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment for every child. 

Why Join Bright Imaginations?

• Supportive leadership team 
• Positive, family-oriented culture 
• Opportunities for professional growth 
• Meaningful work making a difference in children's lives 
• Consistent weekday schedule—no nights or weekends 

Join our team and help make every afternoon a fun, safe, and memorable experience for our students!