What are the responsibilities and job description for the After-School Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) position at Treehouse - A First Step Learning Center, Inc.?
Treehouse - A First Step Learning Center in East Longmeadow has a need for an Afterschool Educator/Counselor for the 2025-2026 School Year.
The ideal candidate will already have or be immediately eligible for EEC School Age Group Leader Certification.
We follow a modified school year calendar - we are closed for school vacation weeks February, April, and December each year as well as 2 weeks in the summer.
Seeking an Educator with experience supervising, guiding and engaging with School Age children. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with planning classroom activities, communicating with staff and parents, ensuring that the classroom space is a safe, welcoming, and engaging place for School Age children to learn and grow. To be a successful teacher you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. We are looking for someone who loves teaching and is able to offer a balance of structured activities along with having fun both indoors and out - we especially embrace the Outdoor Classroom and thrive for nature-based learning as well as philosophies of Emergent Curriculum and Reggio Emilio. The teacher must be attentive to children's social / emotional needs and development. Top candidates will have evidence of a passion for supporting the unique needs of School Age children and their development as well as a commitment for meeting children where they are at.
Maximum classroom size 20:2 (School Age). This classroom is licensed for 20 School Age children who will be between 5 and 14 years old.
Minimum qualifications for this position:
- minimum of 1 years of classroom or similar setting experience or education with children in the designated age group.
- Priority given to those with EEC certification; or we can help candidates who are eligible for certification through the Department of Early Education and Care Massachusetts.
- calm, patient, and loving personality - must have the ability to remain calm with children even in their most challenging moments.
- ability to work under supervision of Director/Assistant Director or a classroom Lead Teacher
- ability to implement curriculum, activities, and routines including circle time, structured lessons/activities, snack and meal times, light cleaning,
- able to commit to employment for a minimum of a year or longer to provide stable environment for children enrolled in care
- EEC Essentials Training Certificate or a candidate must be willing to complete this free short online training as required by The Department of Early Education and Care
- current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
- physically able to lift 50 pounds
- a Massachusetts background check including fingerprinting is required prior to beginning employment, as well as medical clearance from a physician
Please apply with a resume or a cover letter outlining your qualifications. Serious inquiries only, please.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $15.75 per hour and up depending on experience, certifications, and education.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East Longmeadow, MA 01028: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- EEC School Age Certification (Required)
- CPR/First Aid (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
