After-School Enrichment Teacher

Job Title: After-School Enrichment Teacher

Department: After School Enrichments

Reports To: Staff Coordinator      

Employee Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $19.30-$22.00 per hour

Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:300-5:45 pm

Job Summary

Do you have a special skill or activity you want to share with a vibrant school community? Whether your passion lies in crafting, yoga, or STEM, we invite you to bring your unique talents to our Montessori environment! At Montessori Academy of Colorado (MAC), we are committed to nurturing the whole child, fostering independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. We believe that every child is naturally curious, and our role is to provide a prepared environment where they can explore and grow at their own pace.

MAC is seeking a passionate and energetic individual to join our after-school program, offering enriching and inspiring activities for our Integrated Kindergarten students (5-6 years) through Elementary and Middle School communities. If you are enthusiastic about working with young children and are eager to share your skills in a way that aligns with Montessori principles—encouraging hands-on learning, independence, and respect for each child’s unique development—we would love to have you join our team. Help us create a dynamic, joyful space where children can thrive and discover the world around them!

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where children are free to explore and engage deeply with materials that inspire learning and participation.
• Adapt activity to honor the developmental stages and individual needs of children aged 5 to 12 years, ensuring activities are age-appropriate.
• Foster positive relationships and open communication with children and MAC staff.
• Maintain a clean and organized activity space, ensuring all materials are safe and in good condition.
• Plan, organize, and lead an engaging after-school enrichment activity tailored to young children, such as yoga, art, STEM, music, dance, language, storytelling, or any other creative activities. We encourage enrichment activities to invite curiosity, creativity, and independent exploration.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children in an educational or recreational setting.
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Education and/or background in early childhood education, child development, or a related field is preferred.
• Passionate about working with children and committed to their growth and development.
• Creative and enthusiastic about bringing new and exciting activities to the program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with children and adults alike.
• Teaching license is a plus.
• First Aid and CPR certification is a plus.

Part-time, temporary, and substitute employees will also accrue PTO during the school year at a rate of 1 hour of PTO per every 30 hours actually worked.

MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MAC’s Compliance Coordinator. More information is available on our website.