After School Care Teacher

The TEA Center; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Education Assistance

Mentor Program

Team events

Job summary

The TEA Center in Tysons is seeking a passionate Aftercare Teacher to join our caring team. You’ll supervise and engage children from local schools, ensure safety, and support enrichment activities in a positive, family-like environment.

Key hours are 12:00 PM–7:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with opportunities for growth. We value reliability, strong communication, organization, and teamwork, plus language skills in Spanish, French, or Mandarin as a bonus.

Qualifications

• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication with children, families, and colleagues.
• Highly organized with strong filing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to drive a company van.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a can-do approach.
• Fluency in Spanish, French, or Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely pick up and drop off children from local FCPS elementary schools.
• Coordinate events and on-site enrichment classes.
• Greet families and visitors; monitor health, safety, and well-being.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Team player

Organized

Effective communication

Van driving

Safety-first mindset

Goal-driven

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Aftercare Teacher – Join Our Thriving Child Care Team in Tysons!

Are you ready to make a difference in children’s lives while being part of a growing, successful, and supportive team? The T.E.A. Center in the Tysons area is looking for a passionate and reliable Aftercare Teacher with availability between 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

This role is perfect for someone who loves working with children, is highly organized, and can drive a company van to safely pick up and drop off children from local FCPS schools.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Loves working with people and building meaningful connections.

• Communicates effectively with children, families, and colleagues (bonus points if you speak Spanish, French, or Mandarin).

• Is meticulously organized and skilled at managing filing systems.

• Can safely operate a van with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• Supervises children while promoting safety, respect, and fun.

• Is an A-player — driven to set and achieve goals, and eager to help the team succeed.

• Brings solutions instead of problems — sees challenges as opportunities and isn’t afraid to suggest bold, creative ideas.

What You’ll Do:

• Follow school policies, county, and state regulations.

• Safely pick up and drop off children from elementary schools.

• Coordinate events and on-site enrichment classes.

• Greet and welcome students, families, and visitors.

• Monitor children’s health, safety, and well-being.

• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions.

Important Factors:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Warm, caring, and outgoing personality.

• Professional, punctual, and adaptable.

• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.

• Flexible schedule between 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

Perks & Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 3% Company Match Retirement Program

• Paid Time Off & Flexible Schedules

• Competitive Wage & Career Growth Opportunities

• Education Assistance – We’ll cover your Associate’s in Early Childhood Education!

• Birthday Club & Bonus Program

• Fun games, prizes, and team events

• Designated mentor to help you succeed

• A positive, supportive, and family-like work environment — At The T.E.A. Center, “We Are Family”