Childcare Lead Teacher - After School
About The Position
We are hiring Lead Teachers for our After School Program for the 2026-2027 school year at Blue Ridge Elementary School in Ararat, VA. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with hours from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The pay rate is $15.50–$17.00 per hour, based on experience. The After School Program team is responsible for facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as providing homework assistance. The role involves maintaining a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment, acting as a positive role model for children, reporting to the program ready to work at designated times and staying until the last child leaves, and communicating daily with parents and family members via the Playground App. Additionally, team members must observe and follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies. Certain positions may also perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Virginia-Approved Qualification Pathways (must meet ONE): Option 1: Meets one of the Virginia Program Director qualification pathways, Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field, Option 3: Minimum 3 months programmatic experience plus one of the following: One-year early childhood certificate (=30 semester hours), Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent, Certification from a recognized Montessori organization, Option 4: 48 semester hours (or 72 quarter hours) from an accredited college/university with at least 12 semester hours (or 18 quarter hours) in child-related subjects and minimum 3 months programmatic experience
- Must be able to pass a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) background check.
- Must be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
- Demonstrates a warm, friendly, and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism; dependable and punctual.
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs., and actively engage in all activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children.
Responsibilities
- Facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework assistance.
- Providing a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program.
- Reporting to the program ready to work at designated times and be prepared to stay until the last child leaves the program.
- Communicating daily with parents and family members via the Playground App.
- Observing and following state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
- Accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing (for certain positions).
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
- AFLAC supplemental plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid sick time
- On-demand pay
- Career development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
