School Hours Teaching jobs in Nova Scotia

Summit Academy is seeking professional and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the 2026/2027 school year. This is a great opportunity for students/young professionals to gain experience in childcare while working a very enjoyable job.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Assisting with the preparations for the after school program (setting up tables and chairs, assisting in game and craft setup, putting away supplies, distributing craft material as needed).
• To ensure that the facilities and play area are safe for children while at play.
• To assist with safe sign-out procedures and communicate with parents/guardians on a daily basis
• Help plan, organize and lead games, crafts, activities, and more for school-aged children.
• Help with the monitoring and supervision of students.
• Help the children learn social, creative, and physical skills, and to improve existing skills by actively participating and helping in all after-school activities.
• Help the children develop a positive self-image by offering them encouragement, recognition, and guidance.

Qualifications:

• An interest in working with children aged 4-12 (Grades JP -5).
• Comfortable monitoring and assisting children during activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups of children and teachers.
• Experience in an educational setting or day camps/childcare leadership is an asset.
• Teaching or ECE experience considered as asset
• 16 years of age or older
• First Aid/CPR required

* We are currently looking to hire for Tuesday and Thursday (2:45 pm - 5:30 pm)

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 15.0 per week

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person