After-School Educator (Grades 1-8) • Part-Time

Riverbend School; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverbend School in Natick, MA seeks an After School Teacher to provide a safe, engaging Extended Day experience for grades 1–8. The role is part-time, non-exempt, with daily hours 2:30pm–5:45pm, Monday–Friday, for the 26-27 school year.

You will lead hands-on lessons, supervise activities, and coordinate with staff to ensure a supportive, respectful environment aligned with Montessori values.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience with children in a school or camp setting.
• Understanding of multi-age learning environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Comfort with a culturally diverse environment and valuing multiple perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging hands-on lessons in collaboration with Extended Day staff and the Administrative Coordinator.
• Create an environment with developmentally appropriate furnishings, materials, and activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being of each student in a safe, engaging classroom.
• Set clear expectations for responsibilities and routines.
• Notify the Assistant Head of School if a student is not participating as expected.
• Greet and guide parents at pick-up and manage after-school arrivals.
• Answer the after-school phone for late pick-up inquiries.
• Double-check the building is locked and secured in the evening.
• Train and supervise children on emergency practices like fire drills.
• Build productive relationships with parents through positive communication.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff for student support.
• Monitor attendance and learn FACTS SIS; report issues to administration.
• Attend mandatory events and protect student and family privacy.
• Demonstrate ethics and Montessori-aligned values in daily actions.
• Participate in Riverbend School in-service training.

Skills

Teaching experience

Multi-age learning

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Associate degree

Background check

Experience with children

Job description

Riverbend School in Natick, MA seeks an After School Teacher to provide a safe, engaging Extended Day experience for grades 1–8. The role is part-time, non-exempt, with daily hours 2:30pm–5:45pm, Monday–Friday, for the 26-27 school year.

You will lead hands-on lessons, supervise activities, and coordinate with staff to ensure a supportive, respectful environment aligned with Montessori values.