Head Start Aftercare Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Creative Scholars Academy is excited to welcome the new school year under new management! We are building a team of passionate, dedicated educators who are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.

If you are an enthusiastic educator who enjoys working with young children and wants to help create a positive, supportive aftercare experience, we invite you to join our team!

The Aftercare Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for Head Start children during aftercare hours. The teacher will support children's social-emotional development, encourage positive peer interactions, and provide age-appropriate activities that promote creativity, learning, and physical development.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, energetic, and passionate about working with young children while maintaining a structured and welcoming classroom environment.

Hours: 2:00pm- 6:00pm

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children throughout the aftercare program.
• Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, including art, music, reading, games, and outdoor play.
• Support children's social-emotional development and encourage positive relationships with peers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Follow all Head Start, Creative Scholars Academy, and state licensing policies and procedures.
• Assist children with routines such as meals/snacks, toileting, handwashing, and transitions as needed.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, families, teachers, and school leadership.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and accurate attendance throughout the aftercare period.
• Support individualized needs and accommodations for children as directed by the classroom team.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and administrative staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school leadership.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Previous experience in a Head Start, childcare, preschool, or after-school setting is a plus.
• Must demonstrate patience, dependability, professionalism, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
• Must meet all applicable state childcare licensing and Head Start requirements.

• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development