After School Program Teacher

Leapstart Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

IRA Matching program

Health insurance contribution

Paid holidays and sick days

Onsite birthday celebrations

Bi-annual team dinners and lunches

Job summary

Leapstart Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks experienced after-school teachers for TK-5th grade support. You will supervise homework, nurture student development, and maintain a safe learning environment after school hours.

The role emphasizes strong communication with families, organizational skills, and a team-oriented mindset. Candidates should be 18+, with background checks, vaccinations, and CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). Fluency in additional languages is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience with elementary-aged children.
• Understanding of children's developmental stages.
• Calm, patient demeanor.
• Stellar communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive and pick up children (preferred).
• Background and fingerprinting check.
• Medical/TB exam and required vaccinations.
• 18 years or older.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• 12+ ECE units (preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Hindi is a bonus!

Responsibilities

• Oversee homework and ensure children feel confident in their learning.
• Build relationships between parents, students, and staff.
• Maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Be flexible and a team player.
• Be prepared for emergencies and daily routines.
• Teach children self-care and cleanliness.
• Keep materials organized and perform daily housekeeping duties.
• Assist in preparing healthy snacks and lunches.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Calm, patient demeanor

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Driver for pick-up

Background/fingerprint check

Medical/TB exam & vaccinations

18+ years old

CPR/First Aid certification

ECE units (12+)

Language bonus (Spanish/Mandarin/Hindi

Education

12+ ECE units

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Leapstart After School is committed to excellence in after-school education. Located in Cupertino, CA, we are in search of experienced and dedicated teachers to join our dynamic team. Our focus is on individuals who are deeply passionate about working with children, possess a robust understanding of children's developmental stages, and are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for our TK-5th grade students during after-school hours.

What You'll Do:

• Guide & Support: Oversee homework, ensuring every child feels confident in their learning.
• Build Relationships: Be the bridge between parents, students, and staff.
• Safety First: Maintain a secure learning environment, always.
• Team Player: Embrace flexibility and cooperation.
• Stay Prepared: From emergency procedures to daily routines, always be ready.
• Care & Nurture: Teach children self-care and cleanliness.
• Stay Organized: Keep materials in check and perform daily housekeeping duties.
• Nutrition Matters: Assist in preparing healthy snacks and lunches.

What We Need From You:

• Experience with elementary-aged children.
• Understanding of children's developmental stages.
• A calm, patient demeanor.
• Stellar communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive and pick up children (preferred).
• Background and fingerprinting check.
• Medical/TB exam and required vaccinations.
• 18 years or older.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• 12+ ECE units (preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Hindi is a bonus!

Why Leapstart? Our Benefits Speak Volumes:

• Full Coverage: Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - 100% on us.
• Plan Ahead: IRA Matching program.
• Health First:Contribution towards health insurance.
• Time Off: 40 hours of paid holidays and sick days each year.
• Celebrate You: Onsite birthday parties for every team member.
• Team Bonding: Bi-annual team dinners and lunches.

Monday to Friday / 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM