Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The White Birch Center Extended Education Program is seeking enthusiastic and caring part-time teachers to join our Before and After School team. This role involves providing engaging, supportive care for school-aged children in a fun and safe environment. Regular hours are 6:45–8:00 AM and 2:00–5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional hours available during school vacations and teacher workshop days. If you enjoy working with children and making a positive impact in their day, we’d love to hear from you!
Duties
- Ensure a positive, safe, and engaging experience for each child.
- Supervise and actively participate in daily activities (meals, play, art, music, outdoor time, field trips, transitions, and routines).
- Interact playfully and respond sensitively to children’s needs, interests, and requests.
- Use positive guidance to support pro-social behavior and meet children’s physical and emotional needs.
- Promote and model good hygiene and healthy habits.
- Greet and support families, building strong relationships to foster growth and development.
- Support and supervise Assistant Group Leaders in behavior management, expectations, and supervision.
- Maintain professionalism as an ambassador for White Birch, upholding confidentiality and policies.
- Keep the program site clean, organized, and in compliance with NH Child Care Licensing Rules.
- Collaborate as a team member with tact and discretion.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and one of the following:
- Experience working with school-age children, totaling 600 hours;
- Documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;
- Be able to pass a NH Criminal Background Check and a DCYF Central Registry Check
Nice To Haves
- Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certification or have the ability to retain a First Aid and CPR Certification
Benefits
- Flexible, part-time schedule
- Paid professional development