Sapling Center Part-Time Afternoon Assistant Teacher

Position Title: Part-Time Afternoon Assistant Teacher The Germantown Academy Sapling Center for Early Learning is an early childhood center located on 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, nurturing and engaging learning environment that supports young children in their earliest years of development.  A Sapling education fosters creativity, curiosity, and joy by engaging young children in developmentally appropriate experiences that 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 must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and 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 for providing daily care and supporting a classroom environment and 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 Assist in 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 the curriculum as well as children’s developmental stages and interests   Provide positive guidance for each child’s healthy social and emotional development     Professional Responsibilities   Establish and maintain positive relationships with the children in your care, colleagues, and families   Work in tandem with the teaching team to establish and promote a professional, consistent, and positive classroom climate reflective of the Sapling Center Mission, Vision and Values   Attend and wholeheartedly engage in professional development opportunities including the Program for Infant and Toddler Care and Highscope curricula, 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:  Associate degree in early childhood education or related field or CDA (child development associate) credential preferred High school diploma required  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 to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the care of young children