After School Teacher/Mentor

Full job description

Tiger Time, the official after school program of Princeton Public Schools, is seeking caring, reliable, and engaging Mentors for the 2025-26 school year to support our students across the district’s four elementary schools: Johnson Park, Community Park, Littlebrook, and Riverside.

Tiger Time Mentors help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where students can unwind, connect with peers, and participate in meaningful activities at the end of their school day. This is a great opportunity for aspiring educators, counselors, youth workers, or anyone interested in working with children in a school-based setting.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and engage with students in grades Pre-K to 5 during after school hours

Facilitate enrichment activities, games, and free play

Build positive relationships with students, families, and fellow staff

Support the social-emotional learning goals of the program through daily Streak Meetings and positive behavior strategies

Follow all safety, supervision, and attendance protocols

Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program space

Uphold the values and expectations of the Tiger Time program and Princeton Public Schools

Schedule & Availability:

Staff must be available to work at least three consistent days per week, Monday through Friday

At least two hours per work day are guaranteed, with extra hours based on staff-to-student rations. Hours range from 2:30pm-6:00pm. All candidates must be available to work beginning at 2:30, as arrival time is crucial to the program.

Preference is given to staff who can work five days per week.

Additional preference is given to staff who can work early dismissal days (1:00 p.m. start time)

Location: Tiger Time Mentors may be assigned to any of the four elementary buildings in Princeton Public Schools.

Qualifications:

Experience working with children in educational or recreational settings is preferred

Affable and engaging personality

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Dependability, punctuality, and a collaborative mindset

Commitment to supporting children’s safety, engagement, and growth

Must pass a background check and complete all required training

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person