Part Time Childcare Substitute - Fife School District

Right At School; Washington; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: Telehealth, dental

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with company match

Legal service

Transit/parking savings

Employee Assistance Program

Free or discounted school enrollment

NAA membership

TicketsAtWork discounts

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Right At School in Washington state is seeking an Educator to work direct with kids, leading activities and supporting learning in a safe, structured environment.

Gain practical experience in education and child development while enjoying flexible AM/PM shifts and on-site work at your child’s school, plus generous benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children under 13.
• Comfortable leading groups of children in activities and games.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills with both children and adults.
• Reliable and punctual; able to commit to a consistent part-time schedule.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout a shift.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to support additional program locations if needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in students at the start of each session; take attendance and maintain accurate records.
• Plan and lead daily activities, games, and enrichment lessons appropriate for the age group you're working with.
• Facilitate homework time and support with academic tasks as needed.
• Supervise students during free play, snack time, and transitions, ensuring a safe and structured environment.
• Address minor conflicts or behavior issues using positive guidance techniques.
• Communicate with parents/guardians at pick-up and drop-off regarding their child's day.
• Report incidents, injuries, or safety concerns to your Program Manager or site lead promptly; log incident reports.
• Set up and clean up program space and materials each day.
• Attend brief daily team meetings to coordinate with other staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Team player

Flexibility

Attendance

Job description

Love your job. Shape the future. Right At School provides Before & After School, Summer Camp, and Break Camp programs at 1,200+ schools across the country. Our programs deliver hands‑on enrichment activities, homework support, active play, social‑emotional learning, and more — all guided by a mission to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind.

WAT ZOEKEN WE?

Love your job. Shape the future. Right At School provides Before & After School, Summer Camp, and Break Camp programs at 1,200+ schools across the country. Our programs deliver hands‑on enrichment activities, homework support, active play, social‑emotional learning, and more — all guided by a mission to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind.

As an Educator, you'll work directly with kids — leading activities, facilitating a safe and structured environment, and building relationships — while gaining valuable experience in education and child development.

In short, your influence will shape kids’ futures, helping them develop the skills they need to thrive in school, at home, and beyond.

Educator Pay Range: $19-$21 per hour (based on education and experience)

Schedule

• Before School Shift: Monday 6:15-10:30am, Tuesday- Friday 6:15-9:30am
• After School Shift: Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm

Actual schedule will be based off needs of the programs

What You'll Do

• Greet and check in students at the start of each session; take attendance and maintain accurate records
• Plan and lead daily activities, games, and enrichment lessons appropriate for the age group you're working with
• Facilitate homework time and support with academic tasks as needed
• Supervise students during free play, snack time, and transitions, ensuring a safe and structured environment
• Address minor conflicts or behavior issues using positive guidance techniques
• Communicate with parents/guardians at pick‑up and drop‑off regarding their child's day
• Report incidents, injuries, or safety concerns to your Program Manager or site lead promptly; log incident reports
• Set up and clean up program space and materials each day
• Attend brief daily team meetings to coordinate with other staff

What You'll Gain

• Teachers & paraprofessionals: Pick up extra hours and income right at your own school.
• Retired educators: Stay connected to your lifelong passion and earn supplemental income.
• Education students: Gain real-world experience in education and child development — lead activities, build your resume, and make a real difference in your community.
• Childcare & daycare professionals: Trade rigid daycare hours for flexible AM/PM shifts.
• Parents & everyone else: Work on‑site at your own kid's school (with free RAS tuition for staff), or simply explore a career in education — either way, you'll gain real skills, a great team, and a high-impact role in your community.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of experience working with children under 13 (preferred)
• Comfortable leading groups of children in activities and games
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills with both children and adults
• Reliable and punctual; able to commit to a consistent part-time schedule
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout a shift
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to support additional program locations if needed

Washington State Requirements

• First Aid and hands‑on CPR
• Cleared tuberculosis (TB) test
• Food Handlers Card
• Proof of MMR
• 18+ years of age
• Proof of High School diploma/GED required
• Background Check with fingerprinting

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness: Telehealth, dental and vision insurance plans
• Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance
• Physical Wellness: Supplemental insurance (e.g., short & long‑term disability)
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match and free financial coaching
• Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft protection, transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in RAS before/after school programs
• Additional Perks: Free NAA professional membership, TicketsAtWork perks program, cell phone discounts

All benefits and perks have their own eligibility criteria that must be met.

Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

WAT ZOEKEN WE?