School Age Teacher
US$17 – US$23 / hr base salary
Posted 29 Jul 2026
Advertised as “School Age Lead Teacher”
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- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Part-time
| Base salary | US$17 – US$23 / hr |
|---|
Study levelCertificate
Field of studyChild Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Recreation (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
School Age Program Lead Teacher (After School Program)
Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Licensed Childcare Center
At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging place to learn, grow, and belong. With care, we care—and that belief is at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted leader in early childhood education, our childcare and preschool centers provide exceptional learning experiences for children from infancy through school age while fostering strong partnerships with families and our communities.
We're seeking an energetic, dependable, and experienced School Age Program Lead Teacher to lead our after-school program. This position is perfect for an educator who enjoys creating enriching experiences for elementary-aged children through hands-on learning, STEM activities, arts and crafts, homework support, outdoor play, and social-emotional development.
If you're passionate about inspiring school-age children, building meaningful relationships, and creating a fun, engaging environment where children thrive after the school day ends, we'd love to meet you.
This position requires availability Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Applicants must be able to consistently work this schedule.
Qualifications
- Must meet New York State OCFS qualifications for a Lead Teacher in a licensed School Age Child Care (SACC) program.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Recreation, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience working with school-age children in an after-school program, childcare center, daycare, summer camp, youth program, or elementary school setting required.
- Previous leadership experience in a classroom or youth program preferred.
- Strong knowledge of child development, classroom management, and age-appropriate programming for school-age children.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day, including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 40 pounds, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities.
- Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required New York State background clearances and regulatory requirements, including fingerprinting, criminal history review, and Statewide Central Register (SCR) clearance. Candidates must also meet all applicable health, immunization, and training requirements in accordance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations.