Before and After School Lead

Caterpillar Corner, LLC; Holt (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar Corner – Holt Location is seeking a Before & After School Program Teacher to provide a safe, engaging environment for school‑age children in Holt, Michigan. This part‑time role covers morning and afternoon shifts and focuses on activities that learn, play, and support daily routines.

Qualified candidates will plan age‑appropriate activities, support homework and quiet time, ensure safety, and communicate with families while maintaining a positive classroom environment and following

Qualifications

• Experience with school-age children and after-school programs.
• Ability to plan age-appropriate morning and afternoon activities.
• Willing to complete childcare training, background checks, and licensing requirements.
• Reliable, energetic, and organized with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Greet children, begin their day positively, and prepare for school.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate morning activities and quiet time.
• Supervise snack time, homework/quiet work, and indoor/outdoor activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inviting classroom space.
• Communicate with families about their child’s day.
• Follow center policies, licensing, and health/safety procedures.

Skills

Activity planning

Child supervision

Communication with families

Team player

Organized daily schedule

Behavior management

Creative teaching

Safety compliance

Education

Childcare training

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TEACHER

Caterpillar Corner – Holt Location

Position: Before & After School / Wrap-Around Care Teacher
Location: Holt, Michigan
Schedule:
Morning: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Afternoon: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Position Type: Part-Time

Caterpillar Corner is looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and creative Before & After School Program Teacher to join our team! This position will work with our school-age children and provide a fun, safe, and engaging environment before and after their school day.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with school-age children and can create a program that is more than simply supervision. Our goal is to provide children with a structured afternoon filled with opportunities to learn, create, play, socialize, and relax after a busy school day.

Morning Program Responsibilities

• Welcoming children as they arrive and helping them begin their day positively
• Planning and leading age-appropriate morning activities
• Providing opportunities for quiet activities, games, reading, and creative play
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and organized environment
• Supporting children as they prepare for their school day
• Ensuring children are ready and transitioned appropriately for school transportation

After-School Program Responsibilities

The afternoon program teacher will be responsible for creating and following a daily after-school schedule that provides consistency and structure for the children.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting children as they arrive from school
• Providing and supervising snack time
• Establishing a designated homework/quiet work time
• Planning creative activities such as:
  • Art projects
  • Science activities
  • Games and puzzles
  • Reading
  • STEM/building activities
  • Crafts
  • Dramatic play
  • Indoor and outdoor group activities
• Providing opportunities for free choice and social interaction
• Planning activities that are appropriate for different ages and developmental levels
• Keeping children engaged rather than relying on screen time
• Supporting positive behavior and helping children develop problem-solving and social skills
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom/program space
• Communicating appropriately with families regarding their child's day
• Following all center policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety procedures

Program Planning

The ideal candidate will be someone who is prepared and organized and understands the importance of having a plan for the children.

Activities should be engaging, age-appropriate, and flexible enough to meet the interests and needs of the children.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and dependable
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Creative and willing to plan activities
• Patient and nurturing
• Comfortable working with school-age children
• Organized and able to follow a daily schedule
• A positive team player
• Able to communicate effectively with children, families, and coworkers
• Comfortable managing a group of children while maintaining a safe environment
• Someone who genuinely enjoys making children's afternoons fun and meaningful

What We Are Looking For

Previous experience working with school-age children, childcare, education, camps, or youth programs is preferred.

Candidates must be willing to complete all required childcare training, background checks, and licensing requirements applicable to the position.