School-Age Educator

About This Role

Join Our Founding Team!

Little Volunteer Child Care – Belltown is excited to open the doors to our beautiful, state-of-the-art child care center in the growing Belltown community! We are currently seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and engaging School-Age Educators to become part of our founding team.

This is a unique opportunity to help create a fun, safe, and enriching environment where school-age children can continue learning, exploring, and building friendships before and after school, as well as during school breaks and summer programming.

Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time employment, we would love to meet you!

Position Summary

School-Age Educators provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children in kindergarten through elementary school. Educators plan enriching activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, leadership, and independent thinking while supporting children's academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal School-Age Educator is someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with school-age children.
• Is energetic, positive, and enthusiastic.
• Creates a fun, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Builds positive relationships with children and families.
• Serves as a positive role model through professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• Encourages leadership, responsibility, and independence.
• Plans engaging activities that promote creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking.
• Assists children with homework and encourages academic success.
• Uses positive behavior guidance and conflict-resolution strategies.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Is dependable, punctual, and flexible.
• Works collaboratively with fellow educators and leadership.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage school-age children during before-school, after-school, holiday, and summer programs.
• Plan and lead a variety of educational, recreational, STEM, arts, fitness, and enrichment activities.
• Provide homework support and encourage positive study habits.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility through group activities and projects.
• Guide children's behavior using positive discipline and restorative practices.
• Ensure children's safety during indoor play, outdoor activities, and field trips.
• Maintain accurate attendance and daily documentation through Brightwheel.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding children's participation and progress.
• Follow all Tennessee Department of Human Services licensing regulations and center policies.
• Collaborate with fellow educators and leadership to provide a high-quality school-age program.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children in a licensed child care program, school, camp, or youth organization (preferred but not required).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA, TECTA, college coursework in Education, Child Development, Recreation, or a related field is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to pass all required state background checks.
• Must meet Tennessee Department of Human Services licensing requirements.