After School Teacher

Details posted: 27-Jul-26 • Location: Belmont, Massachusetts • Part-time

About the role

Belmont Day School seeks a committed after school teacher who delights in and is curious about children and how they learn and grow. Under the guidance of the program director, you will plan developmentally-appropriate and creative activities for students after the regular school day that foster a sense of community within the program by supporting the school’s six core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, joy, caring, and excellence.

Activities may include but are not limited to science, geography, arts and crafts, games, cooking, and sports.

Schedule

The program runs each day school is in session:

• Monday through Thursday: 3 to 6 p.m.
• Fridays: 12 to 6 p.m.

Pay

$18–$24/hour, based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Work and interact effectively and professionally with teachers and other adults.
• Support the program’s mission and policies.
• Treat children as individuals and acknowledge that they develop at their own pace.
• Guide behavior in positive ways by modeling and practicing a positive attitude and respect for self and others.
• Provide a supportive environment where students can learn and practice skills and behaviors.
• Encourage and engage students to try new ideas and activities.
• Create activities and interactions to support diverse interests and abilities.
• Recognize and maintain appropriate emotional and physical boundaries between children and adults.
• Develop and maintain open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Honor confidentiality of students and families.
• Thrive in a team environment that requires flexibility and is comfortable soliciting feedback.
• Participate in activities, professional development, and other events in the field.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with children in small group settings, preferably in a school environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree, or a degree in progress, in early childhood education or education.
• Experience in recreation or similar programs.

About Belmont Day School

Belmont Day School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade independent school founded in 1927 by a group of parents committed to providing children with an excellent academic foundation and many opportunities for creative expression. We value honesty, caring, joy, responsibility, respect, and excellence.