After School Teacher

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, an independent Catholic diverse all‑girls preschool to 12th grade Sacred Heart School with a mission to educate the whole child and inspire young women to lead lives of exceptional leadership and service is searching for a dynamic after‑school teacher. In this role you will be in charge of overseeing and planning daily activities, with a particular focus on children ages 1‑4 years old.

To ensure success as an after‑school teacher you should be able to encourage social, physical, and intellectual growth within children and possess a strategic mindset. Ultimately you should be a friendly, approachable individual with a passion for teaching and excellent communication skills. An equal opportunity employer, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is looking for an anti‑racist educator committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging who will demonstrate cross‑cultural awareness in their teaching and leadership practices.

The school seeks candidates who can:

• Plan and oversee daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children's social and motor skills.
• Prepare learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts, stationery, and other supplies as needed.
• Interact with children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's performance and any areas in need of improvement.
• Maintain an organized and clean classroom environment and ensure students conduct themselves appropriately.
• Ensure that all school rules, policies, and guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.
• Have experience with early childhood education, or a similar field.
• Have experience working as an after‑school teacher, teaching assistant, or a similar role, which is valued.
• Have the ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Have a strong knowledge of child behaviour and learning patterns.
• Be able to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Be able to set rules and guidelines for children to follow.
• Have solid organizational skills and the ability to maintain a tidy and neat classroom.

Part‑time hours M‑F 2:30‑6:00pm. The salary for this position is $21.48 per hour.