Lead Teachers Extended Day Child Care
About The Position
Leading Edge Before & After School Programs is hiring part-time Lead Teachers for its before- and after-school programs in Colorado Springs School Districts 2 and 11 for the 2026–2027 school year. Lead Teachers help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where school-age students feel included and supported. They build positive relationships with students, lead games and enrichment activities, encourage creativity and confidence, and work collaboratively with a team. This is a school-year position with a pay range of $18.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Pay is biweekly, every other Friday. Work schedules include Tuesday–Friday mornings from 7:00–8:30 AM, Monday mornings from 7:00–9:55 AM, and Monday–Friday afternoons from 3:00–6:00 PM. Applicants available for both morning and afternoon shifts are especially encouraged to apply. Weekly hours depend on student enrollment, program needs, and required child-to-staff ratios. Additional opportunities may be available to support school-out days, special programming, training, or other Leading Edge programs. Employees use the monthly enrichment curriculum while also bringing their own interests and talents to activities. Selected applicants complete a virtual screening interview through Zoom, followed by an interview with district leadership if selected to advance. Leading Edge is committed to an accessible hiring process and can arrange alternatives for candidates who need accommodations or cannot access Zoom. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet, or be able to meet, Colorado State Child Care Licensing qualifications for a Lead Teacher.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
- Comfort using technology and web-based systems.
- Ability to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for students.
- For candidates qualifying through experience: provide verification from previous employers documenting at least 455 verified hours working with school-age children, dates of employment, positions held, age groups served, and employer signature and contact information.
- Candidates qualifying through education may be asked to provide official transcripts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with school-age children in education, licensed child care, recreation, camps, youth programs, or similar settings.
- Availability for both morning and afternoon shifts.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and actively engage with school-age students.
- Lead games, crafts, STEM projects, physical activities, and other enrichment experiences.
- Build positive relationships with students and help create a strong sense of belonging.
- Encourage teamwork, confidence, creativity, and positive behavior.
- Assist students with homework and academic support as needed.
- Work closely with the Site Director and fellow team members.
- Communicate positively with families and school staff.
- Support attendance, daily documentation, program setup, and organization.
- Follow Colorado child care licensing requirements and Leading Edge policies.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado law.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Complimentary Calm Premium membership.
- 100% tuition discount on eligible Leading Edge programs for employee children.
- Perks at Work employee discount program.
- Access to Aflac supplemental insurance options.
- 401(k) eligibility after meeting plan requirements.
- Opportunities for advancement and internal promotion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
