Extended Care Teacher

Job Title: Extended Care Teacher
Location: Early Alpine Academy
Hours: Monday–Friday, 3PM – 6 PM (15 hours/week)
Compensation: $26/hour

Position Summary:

Early Alpine Academy is hiring caring, energetic team members for our Extended Care program. During this important end-of-day role, your number one responsibility is the children: actively engaging them in play, creating new and exciting activities each day, and making sure every child feels safe, joyful, and cared for during their time with you. Once the children are picked up, the focus shifts to closing down the space—cleaning, resetting, and preparing the environment for the next day.

This role is ideal for someone who is creative, dependable, and excited to take ownership of both the fun and the function of the afternoon program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide active supervision of children during extended care hours
  
  

• Engage children in age-appropriate themed activities, promoting creativity, movement, and social development
  
  

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment
  
  

• Assist with cleaning and tidying of classrooms, shared spaces, and materials at the end of the day.

  • Including but not limited to…

    • Vacuum, mop, and sweep the floors

    • Spray toys with disinfecting solution

    • Deep clean toys as needed

    • Take out trashes

    • Complete dishes

    • Wipe down surfaces
      
      

• Ensure compliance with all licensing and safety regulations
  
  

• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, coworkers, and supervisors
  
  

• Support daily routines and transitions with patience and positivity
  
  

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children ages 0–5 

• Ability to manage multiple age groups with attentiveness and care

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to maintain professionalism in all interactions

• Willing and able to complete annual professional development through the Montana Early Childhood Provider Registry

• Must be current with CPR and first aid for both infants and adults or be willing to complete every two years

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and engage in active play and movement
  
  

Schedule & Pay:

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM (15 hours per week)
  
  

• Pay Rate: $26/hour
  
  

• Paid Leave: 30 hours of paid leave annually (equivalent to two weeks of scheduled work)
  
  

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team while helping create a positive, memorable end to each child’s day. If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy working in a supportive and joyful environment, we’d love to hear from you!

CPR and First Aid Certified (can get this after being hired)