Sapling Center Part-Time Afternoon Assistant Teacher
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- Fort Washington, PA, USA
- Mar 10, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Part-Time Afternoon Assistant Teacher
The Germantown Academy Sapling Center for Early Learning is an early childhood centerlocatedon the campus of Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, PA.Founded in 2026, this program serves infants through 4-year-olds. The school offers a full day program from late August-June with summer camp options available. The Sapling Center provides a warm,nurturingand engaging learning environment that supports youngchildrenintheir earliest years of development. A Sapling education fosters creativity, curiosity, and joy by engaging young children in developmentallyappropriate experiencesthat develop their cognitive and social-emotional growth.
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives.Candidates mustexhibitan appreciationof,a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment,inclusive ofstudents, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural,ideologicaland ethnic backgrounds.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Germantown Academy Sapling Center for Early Learning is seeking an engaging, thoughtful, and warm individual for a part-time afternoon assistant teacher position in our Early Childhood Program (infancy- age 4) beginning August 2026. This 10-month position offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary.
Reporting to the Sapling Center Director, the Afternoon Assistant Teacher supports the planning and executing afternoon programming with students. The Afternoon Assistant Teacher is responsible forproviding daily care and supporting a classroom environmentand learning experiences that nurture the healthy growth and development of each child.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Classroom Responsibilities
Support a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where young children are well-cared for and supported in their growth
Engage and be fully present with children throughout the afternoon
Assistin the preparation of the classroom activities and materials and the establishment of daily afternoon routines
Work with the teaching team to implement intentional and meaningful programming daily based on thecurriculum as well as children's developmental stages and interests
Provide positive guidance for each child's healthy social and emotional development
Professional Responsibilities
Establish andmaintainpositive relationships with the children in your care, colleagues,and families
Work in tandem with the teaching team toestablishand promote a professional, consistent, and positive classroom climate reflective of the Sapling Center Mission,Visionand Values
Attend and wholeheartedly engage in professional development opportunities including theProgram for Infant and Toddler CareandHighscopecurricula, all required in-service and faculty meetings, professional conferences, and programs aligned with the goals of the Sapling program and PA state regulations.
Fulfill all supervisory duties as assigned before, during and after formal instruction times
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associatedegree in early childhood education or related field orCDA (child development associate)credential preferred
High school diplomarequired
Two years of documented experience working with children
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong collaboration, organization, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality
Strong emotional intelligence: warm kind, flexible, patient, sense of humor, active listener, empathetic and confidential
Strong interest in professional growth and development
Ability tolift upto 50 lbs.in connection with the care of young children
Position Title: Part-Time Afternoon Assistant Teacher
The Germantown Academy Sapling Center for Early Learning is an early childhood centerlocatedon the campus of Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, PA.Founded in 2026, this program serves infants through 4-year-olds. The school offers a full day program from late August-June with summer camp options available. The Sapling Center provides a warm,nurturingand engaging learning environment that supports youngchildrenintheir earliest years of development. A Sapling education fosters creativity, curiosity, and joy by engaging young children in developmentallyappropriate experiencesthat develop their cognitive and social-emotional growth.
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives.Candidates mustexhibitan appreciationof,a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment,inclusive ofstudents, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural,ideologicaland ethnic backgrounds.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Germantown Academy Sapling Center for Early Learning is seeking an engaging, thoughtful, and warm individual for a part-time afternoon assistant teacher position in our Early Childhood Program (infancy- age 4) beginning August 2026. This 10-month position offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary.
Reporting to the Sapling Center Director, the Afternoon Assistant Teacher supports the planning and executing afternoon programming with students. The Afternoon Assistant Teacher is responsible forproviding daily care and supporting a classroom environmentand learning experiences that nurture the healthy growth and development of each child.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Classroom Responsibilities
Support a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where young children are well-cared for and supported in their growth
Engage and be fully present with children throughout the afternoon
Assistin the preparation of the classroom activities and materials and the establishment of daily afternoon routines
Work with the teaching team to implement intentional and meaningful programming daily based on thecurriculum as well as children's developmental stages and interests
Provide positive guidance for each child's healthy social and emotional development
Professional Responsibilities
Establish andmaintainpositive relationships with the children in your care, colleagues,and families
Work in tandem with the teaching team toestablishand promote a professional, consistent, and positive classroom climate reflective of the Sapling Center Mission,Visionand Values
Attend and wholeheartedly engage in professional development opportunities including theProgram for Infant and Toddler CareandHighscopecurricula, all required in-service and faculty meetings, professional conferences, and programs aligned with the goals of the Sapling program and PA state regulations.
Fulfill all supervisory duties as assigned before, during and after formal instruction times
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associatedegree in early childhood education or related field orCDA (child development associate)credential preferred
High school diplomarequired
Two years of documented experience working with children
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong collaboration, organization, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality
Strong emotional intelligence: warm kind, flexible, patient, sense of humor, active listener, empathetic and confidential
Strong interest in professional growth and development
Ability tolift upto 50 lbs.in connection with the care of young children
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