After-School Wrap-Around Teacher/Escort

Job Posting: After-School Wrap-Around Teacher/Escort Location: The Goddard School-Lenox Hill

307 E63rd Street, New York NY 10065

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm (Full-Time)

Target Audience: 3k and 4k Children

Reports to: Director of Education

Hourly Rate: $20-$22

About The Role Are you energetic, organized, and passionate about working with early childhood learners? The Goddard School is seeking a dedicated Wrap-Around Program Teacher to lead our afternoon transition and after-school program for 3k and 4k students.

In this role, you will be the vital link between the local district elementary school and our facility, ensuring our youngest learners have a safe, fun, and enriching afternoon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe Transition & Escort: Walk to local school (within five blocks) daily to pick up our 3K and 4K students.
• Protocol Management: Strictly follow and execute all designated sign-out and security procedures established by the host public school.
• Safety First: Responsibly and safely escort children on the sidewalk back to the Goddard School.
• Afternoon Program Leadership: Once back at Goddard, you will lead the afternoon routine, which includes:
• Supervising a nutritious afternoon snack time.
• Facilitating active play and gross motor development during indoor gym time.
• Leading fun, age-appropriate enrichment activities
• Providing gentle homework help and guidance as needed
• Dismissal: Safely manage the evening dismissal process, greeting parents and sharing positive updates about their child's day.

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience: Previous experience working with 3 and 4-years old children (school settings, camp or childcare preferred).
• Reliability & Punctuality: Crucial for managing strict public school dismissal times.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to walk outdoors in various weather conditions for the daily school pickup and safely manage active preschoolers.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with public school staff, Goddard leadership, and parents.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Must meet all state and local childcare licensing background check requirements.

What we Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage/salary.
• A supportive, welcoming, and professional team environment.
• State-of-the art resources and a beautiful new school facility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.

How To Apply If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of young children and want to join a leader in early childhood education, we want to hear from you!

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience with early childhood education

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.