Afterschool Teacher

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, an independent, Catholic, diverse all-girls preschool to 12th grade Sacred Heart School with a mission to educate the whole child and inspire young women to lead lives of exceptional leadership and service, is searching for a dynamic after-school teacher. In this role, you'll be in charge of overseeing and planning daily activities, with a particular focus on children ages 1-4 years old.

To ensure success as an after-school teacher, you should be able to encourage social, physical, and intellectual growth within children and possess a strategic mindset. Ultimately, a top-notch after-school teacher should be a friendly, approachable individual with a passion for teaching and excellent communication skills. An equal opportunity employer, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is looking for an anti-racist educator committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging who will demonstrate cross-cultural awareness in their teaching and leadership practices. The school seeks candidates who can:

After-School Teacher Responsibilities:

● Plan and oversee daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children's social and motor skills.

● Preparing learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts, stationery, and other supplies as needed.

● Interacting with children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.

● Meeting with parents to discuss their children's performance and any areas in need of improvement.

● Maintaining an organized and clean classroom environment and ensuring students conduct themselves appropriately.

● Ensuring that all school rules, policies, and guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.

After-School Teacher Requirements:

● Experience with early childhood education, or a similar field.

● Experience working as an after-school teacher, teaching assistant, or a similar role is valued.

● Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.

● Strong knowledge of child behavior and learning patterns.

● Ability to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Ability to set rules and guidelines for children to follow.

● Solid organizational skills and ability to maintain a tidy and neat classroom.

Part Time hours M-F 2:30-6:00pm. The salary for this position is $21.48 per hour.