Preschool After School Teacher

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders. 

Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community. At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth. 

We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination. 

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After School Clubhouse Teacher

Grades: Preschool (ages 3-5 years old)

Part Time: 12:00 - 5:30 pm or 2:00 - 5:30 pm

Start date: August 24, 2026

Position Overview

Dwight School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clubhouse Teacher to join our Early Childhood team. Clubhouse is our extended-day program for children ages 3-5 years old, offering a joyful, engaging afternoon experience from 2:30–5:30 pm following our full-day preschool program. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about early childhood development and eager to create a warm, play-based environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree or educational qualification from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of early childhood teaching experience in public/independent schools or other classroom environments.
• Ability to support the whole child, attending to social-emotional needs while fostering cognitive growth and foundational academic skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as part of a teaching team, including sharing responsibilities, communicating openly, and problem-solving together.
• Patience, flexibility, and joyful engagement with young children.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including regular, professional communication with families.
• Display a commitment to diversity and create a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight School.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate, play-based activities for children ages 3-5 years old, with attention to the unique needs of an afternoon program following a full day of school.
• Design and implement engaging learning centers and activities that reflect current best practices in early childhood education.
• Build warm, consistent relationships with children to support their social-emotional development, self-regulation, and sense of belonging.
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers and the Clubhouse team to plan activities, share observations, and maintain a consistent, positive classroom culture.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding their child's day and development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Uphold school policies and licensing requirements at all times.

Compensation commensurate upon experience: $23-$25/hour

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for individuals with disabilities and with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know. 

Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.