After-School TeacherPoppins Family Services | Santa Barbara
Monday–Thursday | 1:30–5:30 PM | 2–4 hours per day
Poppins Family Services is looking for a warm, dependable, creative After-School Teacher to join our small, nurturing program serving children ages 4½–12 (TK–6th grade).
This is a wonderful opportunity for a teacher, retired teacher, education student, or experienced childcare professional who loves children and wants to make a meaningful difference in their afternoons.
What You'll Do
- Welcome children and help them transition happily from school into the afternoon.
- Provide homework help, tutoring, and reading support as needed.
- Lead and participate in engaging activities such as art, games, projects, and outdoor play.
- Encourage children to explore their interests, build confidence, and develop independence.
- Help children navigate friendships, emotions, and everyday challenges with patience and respect.
- Maintain a calm, organized, and joyful environment.
- Assist with snack, cleanup, and maintaining a tidy learning space.
- Work collaboratively with the director and other teachers to support each child's needs.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
- Warm, patient, playful, and genuinely enjoys children.
- Dependable and responsible.
- Comfortable working with children from TK through 6th grade.
- Creative and willing to jump into activities alongside the children.
- Able to set kind, consistent boundaries.
- A good communicator who works well as part of a team.
- Interested in helping children feel seen, heard, valued, and capable.
A Little About Poppins
Poppins Family Services is more than after-school care. We create a place where children can relax after school, connect with others, explore their interests, receive academic support, and simply be themselves.
Our philosophy centers on dignity, connection, social-emotional learning, confidence, creativity, and fun. We believe children build confidence by doing meaningful things themselves—and by having adults who listen to and believe in them.
If you love working with children and are looking for a rewarding part-time teaching position, we'd love to hear from you!
Please send a brief introduction along with your teaching/childcare experience and availability.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
