Kiddie Academy of Briarcliff Manor, a brand-new, state-of-the-art early childhood education center is looking for passionate, experienced After School Teachers to join our team in September for the 2026-2027 school year!
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, environment, and educational excellence of a new school. If you are a warm, dedicated, professional educator who thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to helping children learn through play, we want to meet you.
About Us
Kiddie Academy of Briarcliff Manor is committed to creating a nurturing, structured, and developmentally rich learning environment where children can explore, grow, and thrive. Our play-based curriculum supports each child’s individuality through hands-on learning, creativity, curiosity, and joyful discovery.
Responsibilities of After School Teachers
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of school-age children (ages 5–12) during after-school hours, maintaining required staff-to-child ratios at all times
- Provide homework support and academic reinforcement, creating a quiet, focused environment and assisting children with assignments as needed
- Lead and facilitate enrichment activities across STEM, arts and crafts, physical fitness, dramatic play, and character-development lessons
- Implement Kiddie Academy's Life Essentials curriculum and Character Essentials framework in age-appropriate, engaging ways
- Manage classroom behavior using positive guidance techniques, modeling conflict resolution, teamwork, and respectful communication
- Supervise safe transitions, including school pickup/dismissal, bus loading and unloading, and headcounts during all transportation and movement
- Prepare and serve healthy snacks while following food safety and allergy protocols
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment, including setup and cleanup of activities and materials
- Communicate professionally with parents about their child's day, behavior, and progress, and through the Kiddie Academy app
- Ensure compliance with New York OCFS regulations and all licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Monitor and document attendance, incident reports, and other required records accurately
- Support full-day programming on school holidays and during summer camp and seasonal sessions
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and program leadership to plan activities and continuously improve the program
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
- AA/BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Educational Studies, Special Education, or a related field OR Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA)
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Strong leadership and classroom management skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with families
- Must meet all NY state licensing requirements
- CPR/First Aid certification (provided if needed)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Compensation
$21–$23/hour, based on education, experience, and credentials
Schedule
- Part-time
- Monday–Friday
- Afternoon shift
- 20 hours/week with OT opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
