Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, an independent, Catholic, diverse all-girls preschool to 12th grade Sacred Heart School with a mission to educate the whole child and inspire young women to lead lives of exceptional leadership and service, is searching for a dynamic after-school teacher. In this role, you'll be in charge of overseeing and planning daily activities, with a particular focus on children ages 1-4 years old.

To ensure success as an after-school teacher, you should be able to encourage social, physical, and intellectual growth within children and possess a strategic mindset. Ultimately, a top-notch after-school teacher should be a friendly, approachable individual with a passion for teaching and excellent communication skills. An equal opportunity employer, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is looking for an anti-racist educator committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging who will demonstrate cross-cultural awareness in their teaching and leadership practices. The school seeks candidates who can:

After-School Teacher Responsibilities:

●     Plan and oversee daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children's social and motor skills.

●     Preparing learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts, stationery, and other supplies as needed.

●     Interacting with children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.

●     Meeting with parents to discuss their children's performance and any areas in need of improvement.

●     Maintaining an organized and clean classroom environment and ensuring students conduct themselves appropriately.

●     Ensuring that all school rules, policies, and guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.

●     Experience with early childhood education, or a similar field.

●     Experience working as an after-school teacher, teaching assistant, or a similar role is valued.

●     Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.

●     Strong knowledge of child behavior and learning patterns.

●     Ability to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times.

●     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

●     Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

●     Ability to set rules and guidelines for children to follow.

●     Solid organizational skills and ability to maintain a tidy and neat classroom.