Assistant Teacher - Part-Time (School-Age Kids)

Description

Assistant Teacher - Part-Time (School-Age Kids)

Perfect for students, parents, or anyone looking for part-time hours - no nights or weekends!

Location: KidsPoint C Street

Position Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time role working with kids? Join our team as an Assistant Teacher and help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for school-age children before and after school and during other school closures. This role offers a great opportunity to build experience working with youth while developing general leadership skills.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $15.00/hour
• Consistent weekday schedule
• School Year - Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:00 AM and 3-5:45 PM
• Summer - Hours will vary based on program needs
• Potential for additional hours during school breaks

Why You’ll Love This Job

· Make a real impact in children’s lives every day

· Great experience for careers in education and child development

· Consistent, part-time schedule

· No nights or weekends

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll play an important role in creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for school-aged children. You’ll partner with other teachers to make each day engaging, structured, and meaningful.

In this role, you will:

· Help lead fun, age-appropriate activities and learning experiences that keep kids engaged and learning

· Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development

· Supervise children to ensure a safe environment at all times

· Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers

· Help keep the classroom organized, clean, and ready for learning

· Use positive guidance to encourage good behavior and problem-solving

· Support daily routines like snacks, hygiene, and transitions

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, positivity, and a genuine passion for working with children.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

· Warm, patient, and full of positive energy

· Dependable and Responsible – you show up and follow through

· A strong communicator who works well with others

· A team player who enjoys collaboration

· Adaptable and able to multitask in a busy environment

· Committed to treating others with respect and professionalism

· Aligned to Waypoint’s values: Have Compassion, Instill Ownership, Empower People, and Embrace Diversity.

Requirements

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this role, you should:

· Be at least 16 years old

· Have a high school diploma/GED (or be working toward one)

· Have 1 year of childcare experience (preferred), not required – we’re happy to train the right person!

· Have reliable transportation and a strong commitment to being on time

· Feel confident interacting with children and communicating with parents

· Be willing to complete required training once hired (CPR/First Aid, Mandatory Reporter, etc.)

· Be able to stay active throughout your shift, including lifting up to 50 lbs.