Aftercare Teacher
Little Nestlings Early Learning Center — West Linn, Oregon
Part-Time | Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:00 PM
Little Nestlings Early Learning Center is looking for a warm, energetic, and dependable Aftercare Teacher to join our growing team!
Little Nestlings is a Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based preschool serving children ages 3–5. Our aftercare program extends the same relationship-centered philosophy into the afternoon, giving children time for open-ended play, outdoor exploration, creativity, connection, and relaxed transitions after their school day.
About the Role
Our Aftercare Teacher will take the lead in our afternoon program from 2:00–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
This is a teaching role—not simply a childcare position. The teacher will be responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and welcoming afternoon environment and must be qualified to independently lead a group of children when there are 10 children or fewer in the room.
Responsibilities include:
- Independently leading the aftercare group.
- Supporting children's social-emotional needs and peer relationships.
- Facilitating open-ended, play-based activities.
- Offering art, building, dramatic play, sensory, and other hands-on experiences.
- Supporting outdoor play and exploration.
- Helping children transition calmly from the school day into aftercare.
- Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment.
- Communicating with families at pickup.
- Collaborating with the Director and other teachers.
- Following Little Nestlings' philosophy, safety procedures, and licensing requirements.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Qualified to independently lead a group of preschool children in accordance with Oregon licensing requirements.
- Able to independently lead a classroom when the group size is 10 children or fewer.
- Current on a valid Oregon CBR (Central Background Registry).
- Experienced working with preschool-aged children.
- Dependable, punctual, and comfortable taking responsibility for a group.
- Warm, playful, patient, and responsive.
- Comfortable supporting children's social-emotional development.
- Creative and able to engage children without relying on screens or worksheets.
- A collaborative team member who communicates well with other teachers and leadership.
Experience with the Reggio Emilia approach, emergent curriculum, or play-based learning is a strong bonus.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:00 PM
This position is ideal for someone looking for a consistent afternoon teaching schedule who enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and creating a fun, engaging end to their school day.
About Little Nestlings
Little Nestlings is a growing, relationship-centered early learning community inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Our program values belonging, collaboration, joy, curiosity, community, compassion, and excellence.
We believe children learn best through relationships, play, exploration, and meaningful experiences—and we want teachers who genuinely enjoy learning alongside children.
Please include your resume and a brief introduction sharing your experience working with young children and why you are interested in joining Little Nestlings.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a current CBR?
Work Location: In person
