After School Teacher

Action Day Schools; Town of Saratoga (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

FSA

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid holiday closure at end of Dec

Childcare/Private Education Tuition

Job summary

Action Day Schools in Saratoga is seeking energetic and experienced After School Teachers to support school-age students with hands-on activities that inspire creativity, confidence, and teamwork.

You will develop and implement engaging lesson plans, foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, and collaborate with staff and parents to support student growth. Schedule: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 2:30–6pm; Wed 12:30–6pm. Compensation: $18–24/hr, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or school-age students
• 12 core ECE units required
• Infant toddler units highly preferred
• A love and passion for working with young children
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A reliable, can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn and grow!

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborate with school staff and parents to support student growth

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent written and verbal

Reliable, can-do attitude

Eagerness to learn

Education

12 core ECE units

Infant toddler units preferred

Job description

Since 1968, Action Day Schools have proven to be steadfast leaders in the Bay Area's childcare & private education industry. In 2025, Action Day Schools was nominated as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area! We recognize the essential foundation of any school is its staff. We are proud of our heart-centered and committed teachers who provide each child with quality care rooted in enthusiasm for their individual growth and development. We are seeking professional, passionate, nurturing individuals to accommodate our thriving centers and uphold our reputation of excellence! Join our team as we continue to create excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment!!

Position Available: After School Teacher at our Saratoga School

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30-6pm and Wednesday from 12:30-6pm.

Compensation: $18-24/hr. depending on individual experience, education and position requirements.

At Action Day, we're passionate about nurturing a love for learning through engaging, high-quality instruction. We're looking for energetic and experienced After School Teachers to support our school-age, extended day, after school students in exciting, hands-on activities that inspire creativity, confidence, and teamwork. In this role, you'll develop and implement engaging lesson plans, foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, and collaborate with school staff and parents to support student growth. If you're ready to make a lasting impact while creating fun, memorable experiences, we'd love to have you on our team!

Professional Development Opportunities For Teachers at Action Day Schools:

• Hands- on training with a mentor-teacher, 1:1 coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team
• New Hire Welcome Workshop, Teacher In-Service Staff Development Days, CPR/First Aid certification course offerings & more
• Staff Referral Bonus Programs
• The ability to collaborate with creative team members to design the physical environment to meet the changing needs of young children
• Career Growth Programs and New Leader Trainings with opportunities for leadership roles as a Head or Master Teacher or School Administration
• A Leadership team of brilliant Program Directors dedicated to empowering teachers and creating a fun place to work that offers challenge, motivation, and career opportunities

• Experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or school-age students

• 12 core ECE units required
• Infant toddler units highly preferred
• A love and passion for working with young children
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A reliable, can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn and grow!

Benefits for full-time employees working 30+hrs/wk include:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay-including a paid holiday closure at the end of December!
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Childcare/Private Education Tuition Discount Benefits-- At Action Day Schools, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!