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

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/or 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: H ave Compassion, Instill O wnership, Empower P eople, and E mbrace 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.