Afternoon Preschool Teacher / Aftercare Lead

First Friends Preschool is a small, relationship-based, play-centered preschool seeking a warm, reliable, and experienced Afternoon Preschool Teacher / Aftercare Lead to join our team starting in August. We are looking for the right team member to become part of our close-knit school community: someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and families, can confidently lead the classroom during afternoon hours, and values collaboration, connection, and joyful learning.

Hours:

Approximately afternoon hours through school closing (1pm-5:30pm, schedule TBD)

Responsibilities:

Lead our afternoon/aftercare program and help create a calm, engaging, and nurturing environment Support children through play, outdoor exploration, and afternoon routines Provide strong classroom management and guide children with warmth and consistency Communicate with families and check children out with parents at the end of the day Collaborate and communicate effectively with the teaching team Clean, organize, reset, and close the school each day to prepare the environment for the following morning Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment

Qualifications:

Minimum 12 ECE units required Preschool experience required Strong classroom management skills Reliable, dependable, and able to take initiative Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with young children Comfortable leading independently and managing end-of-day responsibilities including organizing and light cleaning.

What we offer:

$25-$30/hour DOE 6 Weeks Paid time off Supportive team environment Please send your resume and a little about yourself. We'd love to meet you and find the right fit for our team!

Pay:

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Do you have 12 ECE units?

Work Location:

In person