Help Make Every Afternoon Meaningful
Bright Imaginations is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Aftercare Teacher to join our team! Our aftercare program serves elementary-aged students in a safe, engaging, and structured environment after the school day ends.
If you enjoy building relationships with children, leading fun activities, and creating a positive atmosphere where students can learn, play, and grow, we'd love to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the safety of elementary-aged students during aftercare.
- Provide a warm, positive, and engaging environment.
- Lead age-appropriate games, crafts, STEM activities, outdoor play, homework assistance, and enrichment activities.
- Serve an afternoon snack while following food safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate attendance and dismissal records.
- Communicate professionally with families during student pick-up.
- Support positive behavior using respectful classroom management strategies.
- Keep classrooms, activity areas, and materials clean, organized, and sanitized throughout the program.
- Work collaboratively with school administration and fellow educators.
- Follow all Bright Imaginations policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in an elementary aftercare, before/after-school program, summer camp, childcare center, or similar school-age program is strongly preferred.
- Experience supervising groups of elementary-aged children (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Must be able to successfully pass a Level II Background Screening and meet all state licensing requirements.
- Strong classroom management skills with the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professionalism.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, families, and coworkers.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work a consistent Monday–Friday schedule.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be physically able to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors, including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 30 pounds, and participating in recreational activities.
- Basic computer and tablet skills for attendance, communication, and program documentation preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is...
- Patient, kind, and encouraging.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Creative and enjoys planning fun activities.
- Professional and a positive role model.
- Flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed.
- Committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment for every child.
Why Join Bright Imaginations?
- Supportive leadership team
- Positive, family-oriented culture
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Meaningful work making a difference in children's lives
- Consistent weekday schedule—no nights or weekends
Join our team and help make every afternoon a fun, safe, and memorable experience for our students!