After School Teacher (Part-Time)

Part-Time Teaching Position

Part-time teaching position between the months of September to June for 2026-2027 school year. Hours are 2:00-6:00pm Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress.
• Follows program lesson plans and implementation plan in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Provides careful, attentive supervision, alert at all times.
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understand positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with supervisor.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and communicates regularly with parents

Education, Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors preferred.
• A minimum of two years prior experience working with children under 13 years of age required.
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving, conflict resolution skills and ability to create lesson plans
• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and attend weekend enrichment events
• Able to lift and move 25 pounds on a regular basis and is occasionally able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Bilingual Preferred.

About Family Centers:

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service program to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500+ trained volunteers collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 23,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.