Elementary Afterschool Teacher Montessori Children's House is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Elementary Afterschool Teacher to join our child care program. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and creating an engaging environment where students can play, explore, learn, and develop confidence and independence. Essential Functions Create a fun, engaging classroom environment that encourages play, exploration, creativity, and learning. Provide age- and developmentally appropriate expectations, guidance, and support. Plan and implement activities that promote children's self-esteem, independence, and social skills. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment. Support students' physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Provide positive guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to help children develop appropriate behaviors and problem-solving skills. Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, families, coworkers, and management. Maintain effective communication with children, families, and staff. Support and uphold the mission, values, and educational philosophy of Montessori Children's House. Maintain a high level of professionalism and contribute positively to the school community. Qualifications & Experience Associate's degree or higher preferred/required. Minimum of two years of experience working in a child care or educational setting . A well-developed philosophy of early childhood and elementary education that aligns with the educational philosophy and values of Montessori Children's House. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Ability to create a positive, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Dependable, patient, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting children's growth and development. What We're Looking For We are looking for an educator who is passionate about children, enjoys creating meaningful learning experiences, and believes in fostering independence, confidence, curiosity, and respect. If you are enthusiastic about working in a supportive Montessori environment and helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type:

Part-time Location:

Godfrey, IL Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience working in a child care or educational setting .

Education:

Associate's degree or higher You can learn more about Montessori Children's House at www.mchgodfrey.

org or at https:

//www.facebook.com/Montessori Children's House.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Professional development assistance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

School Age Daycare:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR and First Aid Certification (Preferred) Child Development or School Age Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person