Creative School-Age Teacher: Before & After Care

EmergencyMD; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in Washington, DC seeks an Extended Day (School Age) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports before care and after care across multiple DC locations, delivering engaging activities aligned with the Wonders curriculum and philosophy.

You will collaborate with a program director, plan age-appropriate activities, maintain a safe environment, and participate in training. Part-time, non-exempt with a 10-month schedule and after-school hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or camp setting.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required. BA or AA in Education or related field is preferred.
• Coursework must include a minimum of 6 semester or 90 clock hours or the equivalent of approved school-age coursework in child development and curriculum planning.
• If no college courses taken for credit, at least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public.
• Are you worried you don’t meet all of our qualifications for this position? We still encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Actively plan learning activities that are balanced in all areas and include: active/quiet, long/short, group/individual, cognitive/physical, large group/small group and child initiated/teacher directed.
• Implement policies, procedures, and practices in an organized and thorough manner.
• Actively participate, contribute, and cooperate in team planning sessions with Program Director and team.
• Meet with your team to lead planning and implementation of activities that are age-appropriate, process-oriented, and encourage divergent thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, based on Wonders extended day curriculum, philosophy and mission.
• Maintain open communication with Program Director regarding children, families, and team members.
• Assist in orientating and training new team members for center responsibilities.
• Share teaching responsibilities with all team members and provide clear and objective feedback.
• Plan and participate in special events for children and families.
• Ensure that all spaces used by the program are: physically and emotionally safe / interesting and engaging for children / clean and organized / reflect and support the lives and work of the children present / support children in their understanding of the diversity of our society.
• Develop behavior management strategies based on Wonders policy, with team and Program Director.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with families.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis to: inform them of program curriculum and activities / solicit information about their child’s development and family events.
• Participate in accreditation and reaccreditation processes for your site.
• Attend a minimum of 18 hours of staff training yearly.
• Work extended hours on half and full-service days including winter and spring breaks and on early release days.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Plan and implement activities

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA or AA in Education or related field (preferred)

6 semester hours or 90 clock hours in child development/curriculum planning

9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public

Job description

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in Washington, DC seeks an Extended Day (School Age) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports before care and after care across multiple DC locations, delivering engaging activities aligned with the Wonders curriculum and philosophy.

You will collaborate with a program director, plan age-appropriate activities, maintain a safe environment, and participate in training. Part-time, non-exempt with a 10-month schedule and after-school hours.