Lead School-Age Teacher Kent

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center – Kent and Painesville is seeking a School-Age Teacher to support our after-school program. You will supervise children, run enrichment activities, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment after the school day.

You may drive the center bus, coordinate with families, and help with full-day coverage during school breaks. Prior school-age experience and an ECE background are preferred; endorsement training is available.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a small school bus.
• 2:00 PM–6:00 PM after-school shift, Monday–Friday.
• Full-day availability during school closures, breaks, and summer.
• Experience with school-age children preferred.
• Education in early childhood or related field preferred; School-Age Endorsement training available.
• Ability to meet all state licensing requirements, including background checks and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage school-age children in daily activities, homework time, games, and enrichment experiences.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Drive the small school bus for daily school routes, pick-ups, and drop-offs.
• Transport children for occasional field trips or special events.
• Follow all safety, licensing, and center policies at all times.
• Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership.
• Assist with full-day programming during school breaks, holidays, and summer.
• Support classroom organization, cleaning, and activity preparation.
• Model positive behavior, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

Skills

Supervision of school-age children

Professional communication

Safety and licensing compliance

Education

Education in early childhood or related field

School-age Endorsement training available

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Overview

The School‑Age Teacher supports the daily operations of our school‑age program, providing a safe, engaging, and structured environment for children before and after school. This role includes classroom responsibilities, supervision during activities, and transportation of children using our small center bus.

Experience working with school‑age children is preferred. Education in early childhood or related fields is also preferred, but we are willing to help the right candidate earn their School‑Age Endorsement if needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage school‑age children in daily activities, homework time, games, and enrichment experiences.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Drive the small school bus for daily school routes, pick‑ups, and drop‑offs.
• Transport children for occasional field trips or special events.
• Follow all safety, licensing, and center policies at all times.
• Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership.
• Assist with full‑day programming during school breaks, holidays, and summer.
• Support classroom organization, cleaning, and activity preparation.
• Model positive behavior, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate our small school bus.
• Ability to work the typical school‑year shift of 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
• Availability for full‑day shifts during school closures, breaks, and summer.
• Experience with school‑age children preferred.
• Education in early childhood or related field preferred; School‑Age Endorsement training available for candidates who need it.
• Ability to meet all state licensing requirements, including background checks and trainings.