Afterschool Teacher

Westchester Child Development Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Westchester Child Development Center in New York is seeking an After-School Teacher/Assistant to support students in grades K–5 with a safe, engaging after-school program.

The role includes picking up children, supervising from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, helping with homework, reading, storytelling, and arts/crafts, while fostering a positive, nurturing classroom environment and clear communication with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive your own car for school pickups.
• Enjoy working with children in grades K–5.
• Friendly, patient, and approachable personality.
• Responsible, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Experience in childcare, teaching, or arts-related activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick up children safely from nearby schools and bring them to the center.
• Supervise students during after-school hours (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM).
• Provide homework help and support academic development.
• Lead English reading activities and storytelling sessions.
• Plan or assist with arts & crafts, hands-on projects, or creative play.
• Create a positive, nurturing, and respectful classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Friendly and patient demeanor

Independent work ethic

Job description

We are looking for a caring and responsible After-School Teacher/Assistant to work with students in grades K–5. This position involves picking up children from school and providing them with a safe, engaging, and supportive after-school environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is creative, and has strong communication skills. If you love helping kids learn and have a warm, friendly personality, we’d love to have you join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Pick up children safely from nearby schools and bring them to the center.
• Supervise students during after-school hours (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM).
• Provide homework help and support academic development.
• Lead English reading activities and storytelling sessions.
• Plan or assist with arts & crafts, hands-on projects, or creative play.
• Create a positive, nurturing, and respectful classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive your own car for school pick-ups.
• Enjoy working with children in grades K–5.
• Friendly, patient, and approachable personality.
• Responsible, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Experience in childcare, teaching, or arts-related activities is a plus.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Part-time)

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Job Type: Part-time

The Westchester Child Development Center (WCDC), located at 210 N Central Avenue, Suite 150 in Hartsdale, NY, serves children ages 4 to 15. Founded by Ivy League-educated educators, WCDC blends academic rigor with STEM, writing, and creative enrichment through after-school programs, camps, and reliable local school pickup options.

• Afterschool Care & Membership: Features homework help from licensed teachers, Singapore Math, and English writing courses, plus school pickup for select local districts starting at $599 per month.
• STEM & Robotics: Hands-on science experiments, coding, and LEGO engineering bootcamps.
• Camps: Engaging seasonal and summer camps featuring modular learning, research projects, and field trips.