Preschool Extended Day Teacher

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Category: Part
-time, Non-Exempt Program Employee

Schedule: Monday–Friday 3:15-5:45 p.m. or 3:15-5:15 p.m. (approximately 10 - 12.5 hours/week)

Department: Extended Day

Sabot School, a progressive preschool–Grade 8 school in Richmond and a leader in the Reggio Emilia Approach®, seeks a creative and flexible part-time Extended Day Teacher.

The Extended Day Teacher oversees a group of 15 preschool children alongside other Preschool Resource Teachers. Plan and lead engaging activities, maintain a safe environment, and support smooth transitions from the school day to Extended Day and then to home.

Preschool Extended Day Teachers work collaboratively with the Director of Preschool to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for children aged 2–5. This role requires enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine passion for working with children.

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging after-school experience in alignment with Sabot School’s values
• Supervise and take responsibility for a group of approximately 15 children alongside co-teachers
• Actively participate in activities with students, including leading or assisting with games and creative projects
• Cultivate relationships with parents, making an effort to share helpful details about the student experience and facilitating smooth transitions during pickup
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students
• Build strong relationships with students, helping them to feel safe, known, and cared for
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Sabot employee and parent handbooks.
• Demonstrate professionalism, kindness, and respect for all members of the Sabot community, regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, family structure, gender identity, or gender expression
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Preschool
• Ensure compliance with Preschool licensing requirements

• Education: A minimum of an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited community/junior college, college, or university is preferred.
• Experience: Experience with children in a professional setting is preferred.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

• Reliable and dependable, with a strong commitment to being present and punctual every day
• Caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Ability to engage and manage groups of children in a variety of settings
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, serving as a role model for students
• Professional demeanor, with the ability to follow through on commitments and responsibilities

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time during supervision and activities both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs (e.g., lifting children, materials, or equipment)
• Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend down to the child's level for supervision, assistance, and engagement in activities
• Ability to assist children with physical needs, such as helping with mobility, eating, or restroom routines
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies, which may include running, lifting, or assisting children to safety
• Ability to supervise children during physical activities, such outdoor play, while remaining alert to potential safety hazards

Interested candidates should click the link on the right to submit the following materials. Be sure to list the position in the "position applying for" field.

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references