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First and Second Grade Classroom Assistant and AfterCare Teacher

ServingSchools
Portland, ME Part Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the First and Second Grade Classroom Assistant and AfterCare Teacher position at ServingSchools?

Breakwater School seeks an experienced, creative and collaborative assistant teacher/ after-care teacher to join our dedicated teaching faculty. This is a full-time, hybrid role with the day school and our dynamic after-school program. This position is part-time (.75) in the day school and part-time (.25) in our aftercare and enrichment program. The start date is as soon as the position is filled.

Hours

Day School: 9:00-3:00

AfterCare: 3:00-5:30

(30 min unpaid lunch)



To learn more about Breakwater Learning please see our website at http://school.breakwaterlearning.org/



Position Overview

Day school:

The qualified educator must be passionate about supporting children and have a willingness to learn and grow. This position supports first and second-grade students with many opportunities to work one on one and in groups with students. The 1st/2nd grade is a multi-age program that is part of an elementary school covering all subjects (math, language arts, science, outdoor adventure, and PE). A successful candidate will be able to support the students one on one and in small groups.



Aftercare

The qualified educator is creative, compassionate, and energetic with a strong interest in child-centered learning and community building. AfterCare Teachers create and lead a variety of art, science, building, and/or active play activities based on the teacher’s background and student interests. Teachers will also teach 1-2 specialty enrichment classes during each 6-8 week session focused on a topic of their choosing (will receive additional compensation for these classes at a higher pay rate). Our AfterCare and Enrichment programs serve children from Breakwater School as well as students from surrounding public schools.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

  • History of professional work experience with children in Kindergarten through 5th grade
  • Demonstrated ability to engage in positive relationships with staff, supervisors, children, and families
  • Ability to be flexible, work collaboratively and plan with other teachers, and support the program as a whole
  • Experience designing and leading engaging art, science, or play-based activities
  • Ability to lesson plan and design curriculum for enrichment classes that run in 6-8 week sessions
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience and ability to drive a 15-passenger van and/or minibus

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references electronically. No phone calls, please.

Applications will be reviewed at the time they are received and will be accepted until the position is filled.



Breakwater is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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