After-School Site Lead: Lead Engaging, SEL-Focused Program

Tech9; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Urban Sprouts in St. Louis is seeking an After School Site Lead to manage daily operations of the after school program, ensuring a safe, structured, and engaging environment that balances academic support with hands-on learning.

This part-time role runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2pm-6pm and Tuesday, Thursday 2pm-7pm, requiring strong leadership, collaboration with staff, and commitment to SEL, inclusive practices, and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a classroom setting, preferably school age related.
• Experience leading a classroom or readiness to step into a lead educator role.
• Knowledge of or interest in the Reggio Emilia approach, emergent curriculum, and inquiry-based learning.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to reflective practice and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program schedule including: Check-in/Attendance, Meals-Snack, Academic block, Enrichment rotations (STEAM, gardening, arts, SEL), Reflection and dismissal.
• Supervise staff and maintain required staff-to-student ratios at all times.
• Ensure safe student arrival from partner schools and accurate daily attendance tracking.
• Coordinate structured rotation + student choice model to ensure exposure to all program areas.
• Monitor attendance trends and implement follow-up strategies with families.
• Ensure consistent implementation of SEL practices (check-ins, reflection circles).
• Inclusive practices for students with IEPs/504s.
• Maintain communication with families during pickup and through ongoing outreach.
• Support program evaluation, surveys, and data collection.
• Ensure safe, well-managed use of indoor and outdoor learning environments (garden, kitchen, classroom spaces).

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Job description

Urban Sprouts in St. Louis is seeking an After School Site Lead to manage daily operations of the after school program, ensuring a safe, structured, and engaging environment that balances academic support with hands-on learning.

This part-time role runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2pm-6pm and Tuesday, Thursday 2pm-7pm, requiring strong leadership, collaboration with staff, and commitment to SEL, inclusive practices, and reflective practice.