August 25, 2026

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Children's House Nashville

Job Posting - Part-time Aftercare Coordinator  

This is a part-time position with an hourly rate range of $19-25 per hour, depending on education and experience. Substituting early in the day could be an option as well.

Currently, the hours needed are as follows:
2:30/3 pm to 5:30 pm Monday-Friday during the academic year. Interested applicants may reach out to me directly via email: rhonda.mckay@childrenshousenashville.org for the next steps in applying. Thanks!

POSITION: Aftercare Coordinator

MISSION: Children’s House is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten community dedicated to guiding a diverse group of children and their families to become joyful, confident lifelong learners who respect themselves, others, and the world around them.
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Position Overview
The Aftercare Coordinator works in the aftercare program on weekday afternoons (2:30 – 5:30 pm) and on days when the school offers conference childcare, twice during the school year. The Aftercare Coordinator helps to create a positive learning environment guided by Montessori philosophy, TN Department of Education regulations, and early childhood developmentally appropriate practices. The Aftercare Coordinator helps identify and meet each child’s development needs.
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Qualifications
• The Aftercare Coordinator must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, one year of experience working with preschool-aged children and/or enrollment in a college-level program studying child development, education, or early childhood education is preferred.
• Ability to meet all local childcare licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs. when necessary for child safety and program facilitation.
• Strong ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with young children.
• Prior early childhood teaching experience preferred.
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Key Responsibilities
• Implements daily indoor and outdoor activities and events.
o Interacts in a respectful and caring manner with the children by actively participating in their play and learning.
o Provides for the health, safety, and developmental needs of children.
o Supervises the children while eating snacks and lunches (when appropriate).
o Supervises the children in the classroom, playground, and during nap time (when appropriate).
• Communicates well and frequently with the other faculty, administration, and parents.
• Identifies each child’s developmental strengths and challenges.
• Designated as a primary point of contact for parental communication during after-care hours.

Guidance & Professional Practice
• Models Montessori teaching practices and Positive Discipline strategies.
• Serves as a mentor to interns, volunteers, and visitors.
• Upholds the Code of Ethics of the American Montessori Society.

Professional Development & Collaboration
• Participates in ongoing professional development to meet licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Attends all required staff meetings, school events, and training sessions.

Operations & Compliance
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the classroom, shared spaces, and playground.
• Cares for the environment, plus caring, rotating, and storing the materials.
• Follows all school policies and applicable local, state, and national regulations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
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Additional Employment Requirements
• Compliance with all health and safety regulations required by Children’s House and governing agencies.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Completion of required background checks, including fingerprinting.  

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