School Age Teacher
Location: The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg, MD
Pay:$17–$20 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
School Age Teacher – Before & After School Program
The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg is seeking an energetic and dependable School Age Teacher to support our growing before- and after-school program. This role is ideal for educators who enjoy working with elementary-aged children by creating a safe, engaging environment that balances homework support, enrichment activities, and active play.
As a School Age Teacher, you'll help children continue learning beyond the school day while fostering confidence, independence, and positive social relationships.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage school-age children in a safe, structured environment
- Plan and lead age-appropriate enrichment activities, games, STEM projects, arts and crafts, and outdoor play
- Assist children with homework and encourage independent learning habits
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
- Ensure accurate attendance and maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
- Follow all Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC) licensing regulations and center policies
- Collaborate with center leadership to provide a high-quality program for families
Qualifications
- Must meet Maryland Office of Child Care qualifications for a School Age Teacher
- Previous experience working with school-age children in a childcare, camp, school, or after-school program preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills
- Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $17–$20 per hour
- Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunities for career growth within The Learning Experience
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg and help create a fun, engaging environment where school-age children continue to learn, build friendships, and thrive before and after the school day.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.