After School Teacher

Cascadia School; Vancouver (WA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sick leave and paid personal time off

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k plan with 6% match

Vision benefits

401k with match

Résumé du poste

An innovative educational institution in Vancouver seeks an experienced educator to develop engaging programs for students. The role involves supervising play, ensuring safety, and maintaining communication with staff. Ideal candidates have a Montessori background and a passion for child growth and learning through discovery. This on-site position offers various benefits, including health insurance and personal leave.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Montessori, summer camp or afterschool setting is highly desired.
• Must meet state specific guidelines.
• Desire to foster learning through discovery and play.
• Team mindset to support various tasks and complete work.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain (paid by Cascadia).
• Physically able to lift 40 pounds and engage with children safely.

Responsabilités

• Develop and lead creative programming to inspire growth.
• Supervise safety and engagement during play.
• Communicate effectively with staff and coordinators.
• Maintain open lines of communication with teaching staff and coordinator.
• Contribute to classroom management and student safety.

Connaissances

2+ years experience in a Montessori setting

Ability to cultivate relationships

Desire to instill a sense of learning

Team mindset

CPR and First Aid Certification

Physically able to lift 40 pounds

Meet state guidelines

Description du poste

About Cascadia School

Since 1977, we’ve guided children on paths of discovery. Our unique hybrid program blends a rich Montessori heritage with a liberal arts foundation, fostering curiosity and a global perspective in every student. We place an equal emphasis on the academic process as we do our students’ social and emotional development. We seek educators who share our passion for shaping young minds and preparing them to engage the world openly.

When you join our team you will:

• Develop and lead creative programming to inspire growth and learning;
• Supervise play indoor and/or outdoor for safety and engagement;
• Record attendance and organize after school snacks;
• Maintain open lines of communication with teaching staff and After School Program Coordinator;
• Be a vital piece of the Cascadia puzzle in education, classroom management, and student safety.

We would love to talk with you if you possess the following skills and experience:

• 2+ years experience in a Montessori setting, summer camp, and/or afterschool program
• Ability to cultivate relationships with students, their families, and coworkers
• Desire to instill a sense of learning through discovery and play
• Team mindset to serve and assist on various tasks to ensure all work is completed
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain (paid for by Cascadia)
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in activities with children
• Meet state specific guidelines

Benefits offered to staff:

• Sick leave and paid personal time off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k plan with 6% match (subject to eligibility and qualification requirements)

Hours and schedule:

This is an on-site position at Cascadia’s Redmond campus with a Monday through Friday schedule that follows the school calendar. When school is in session, working hours are generally 2:30pm to 6:15pm.

Term:

This is a contract position for the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic school year, with the ability to extend into summer programs based on performance and fit.

Learn more about Cascadia School:

We create a space where the unbridled potential and insatiable curiosity of every child is nurtured to help them grow into global citizens that engage life with a sense of discovery and openness. For more information visit: https://cascadia.school/

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Cascadia School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITY
Cascadia School is committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We strive to be an organization that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and elevates our student voices in preparing them for a life of discovery.