After School Educator

Apollo After School; Weehawken, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training in childcare

Schedule flexibility

Work-life balance

Job summary

Apollo After School is seeking enthusiastic, dependable teachers for after-school care and enrichment programs in the Weehawken area. You may join with or without a formal teaching degree if you have relevant experience and a genuine passion for working with children.

Responsibilities include managing activities, assisting with curriculum, ensuring safety, and helping with homework. The role emphasizes flexibility, responsibility, and teamwork with a positive, caring approach.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, personable and reliable teachers sought.
• No degree? No problem—relevant experience or related degree may be considered.
• Minimum of one year working with school-age youth (ages 4–10) in a school/after-school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day.
• Assist in the implementation of classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans when needed.
• Ensure the safety and security of children enrolled.
• Follow designated schedule and curriculum, maintain a routine for students.
• Effectively attract and retain students through enthusiasm, teaching skills, and patience.
• Assist with homework completion.

Skills

Outgoing

Personable

Reliable

Patience

Enthusiastic

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Teachers Needed!

Multiple Teacher jobs available in your area.

Do you want to continue learning about education? Do you love working with children? Apollo After School is looking for you!

Compensation: Starting at $21 per hour (depending on experience). Location: Weehawken, New Jersey Starting Date: School year 2026-2027 Hours:

• After Care Monday through Friday from 2:30pm to 6pm.

Job Description:

Apollo After School offers after-school care and enrichment clubs at local schools. We seek outgoing, personable, and reliable teachers for our school-based programs in the area. No degree? No problem! While a degree in education is highly valued, applicants with relevant experience or a related degree may be considered. We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, patient, and caring individuals who are flexible, responsible, and who have a real, genuine passion for working with children and making a positive impact on their lives. If this sounds like you, then continue reading!

As an Apollo Teacher, your responsibilities will be:

• Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day;


• Assist in the implementation of classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans when needed;


• Ensure the safety and security of children enrolled;


• Follow designated schedule and curriculum, maintain a routine for students;


• Effectively attract and retain students through enthusiasm, teaching skills, and patience;


• Assist with homework completion;

The requirements for our teachers are:

• Ability to command respect and cooperation in an elementary classroom.


• Confidence to run a classroom alone.


• A team player who can collaborate with peers.


• Ability to assess and solve problems associated with elementary-aged children.


• Ability to create and maintain a fun, caring, and responsive educational environment.


• Minimum of one year working with school-age youth, ages 4-10 in a school/after-school setting.


• Applicants must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Perks:

• We encourage Career and Professional Development


• Training in relevant childcare subjects


• Collaboration, and schedule flexibility


• Work-life balance

Physical Environment:

• Able to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.


• Able to move quickly (walk, jog, or run) to ensure student safety.


• Frequent bending, reaching, and participating in physical activities with children.


• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions

Apollo After School or Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.