School-Age Teacher​/After-School Program Educator

Albuquerque, NM | Part-Time

$19-$25/hour | 5-Star Center | After-School Focus

If you enjoy working with elementary-age children - this position was designed with you in mind.

At East Gate Kids
, our School-Age Program provides a safe, engaging, and enriching space for children after the school day ends. We are hiring School-Age Educators who may be placed as Teacher Assistants or Lead Teachers
, depending on education, experience, and licensing qualifications. We're looking for reliable, upbeat educators who can bring structure, creativity, and movement and connection to the afternoons.

• After-School
  
  Shifts:
  
  

  • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM or

  • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• Monday-Friday

• School-year position (year-round after-school care with possibility for full time hours during the summer)

School-age children need positive adult role models, structure after long school days, and opportunities to connect, move, and decompress.

You'll help children transition from school to home in a way that feels supportive, fun, and structured - while building strong relationships with families and teammates.

• Supervise and engage school-age children in after-school programming

• Lead or support games, creative projects, outdoor play, and homework time

• Maintain safety, structure, and positive behavior guidance

• Support daily routines and transitions

• Communicate positively with families and team members

• Follow all New Mexico childcare licensing and safety regulations

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience working with school-age children (childcare, camps, schools, youth programs)

• Strong communication and group-management skills

• Ability to meet physical job requirements

• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Ability to pass all required background checks

Placement Consideration:

• Candidates may be hired as a Teacher Assistant ($19 - $21) or Lead Teacher ($21 - $23) based on education, experience, and licensing eligibility.

• Competitive pay: $19-$23/hour (depending on education, experience, and licensing eligibility.)

• PTO accrual and holiday closures

• Paid training and professional development

• Supportive, respectful, purpose-driven team culture

If afternoons are your sweet spot and you love working with school-age kids, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today