School-Age Educator
About This Role
Little Volunteer Child Care - Karns, LLC in Knoxville, TN is seeking a qualified School-Age Educator to work with School Age (5–12) in a center-based environment. This position requires no formal credential — just relevant experience.
Join Our Founding Team!
Little Volunteer Child Care – Belltown is excited to open the doors to our beautiful, state-of-the-art child care center in the growing Belltown community! We are currently seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and engaging School-Age Educators to become part of our founding team.
This is a unique opportunity to help create a fun, safe, and enriching environment where school-age children can continue learning, exploring, and building friendships before and after school, as well as during school breaks and summer programming.
Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time employment, we would love to meet you!
Position Summary
School-Age Educators provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children in kindergarten through elementary school. Educators plan enriching activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, leadership, and independent thinking while supporting children's academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal School-Age Educator is someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for working with school-age children.
- Is energetic, positive, and enthusiastic.
- Creates a fun, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
- Builds positive relationships with children and families.
- Serves as a positive role model through professionalism, integrity, and respect.
- Encourages leadership, responsibility, and independence.
- Plans engaging activities that promote creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking.
- Assists children with homework and encourages academic success.
- Uses positive behavior guidance and conflict-resolution strategies.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Is dependable, punctual, and flexible.
- Works collaboratively with fellow educators and leadership.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage school-age children during before-school, after-school, holiday, and summer programs.
- Plan and lead a variety of educational, recreational, STEM, arts, fitness, and enrichment activities.
- Provide homework support and encourage positive study habits.
- Promote teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility through group activities and projects.
- Guide children's behavior using positive discipline and restorative practices.
- Ensure children's safety during indoor play, outdoor activities, and field trips.
- Maintain accurate attendance and daily documentation through Brightwheel.
- Communicate effectively with families regarding children's participation and progress.
- Follow all Tennessee Department of Human Services licensing regulations and center policies.
- Collaborate with fellow educators and leadership to provide a high-quality school-age program.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with school-age children in a licensed child care program, school, camp, or youth organization (preferred but not required).
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- CDA, TECTA, college coursework in Education, Child Development, Recreation, or a related field is preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to pass all required state background checks.
- Must meet Tennessee Department of Human Services licensing requirements.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This School-Age Educator role pays $11 to $15.50/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Flexible.
Where is Little Volunteer Child Care - Karns, LLC located?
Little Volunteer Child Care - Karns, LLC is located at 7533 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN