Lead Teachers Extended Day Child Care

Leading Edge Extended Learning; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Training and development

Calm Premium membership

Tuition discount on Leading Edge prog.

Perks at Work

Aflac insurance options

401(k) eligibility

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Leading Edge Before & After School Programs in Colorado Springs is seeking Lead Teachers for after-school and before/after programs in Districts 2 & 11 for the 2026–2027 school year. As a Lead Teacher you’ll supervise students, lead games, crafts, STEM activities, help with homework, and collaborate with the Site Director to keep a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment.

This part-time, school-year position pays $18.00–$22.00 per hour, biweekly, with schedules Tue–Fri mornings and afternoons,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Colorado licensing qualifications for Lead Teacher.
• Experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable using technology and web-based systems.
• Ability to create a safe, positive environment for students.

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 foster belonging
• Encourage teamwork, confidence, creativity, and positive behavior
• Assist students with homework and academic support as needed
• Work closely with Site Director and team members
• Communicate positively with families and school staff
• Support attendance, documentation, and program setup
• Follow Colorado child care licensing requirements and Leading Edge policies

Skills

Dependable

Teamwork

Communication

Tech-savvy

Safety-minded

Transportation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Part‑Time Lead Teachers

Before & After School Programs

Colorado Springs

2026–2027 School Year

Leading Edge Before & After School Programs are seeking Lead Teachers for both our After School-only programming and Before & After School programming in Districts 2 & 11.

Our Lead Teachers help make before- and after-school a place kids genuinely want to be. You'll build relationships with students, lead games and enrichment activities, encourage creativity and confidence, and work alongside a team that cares about creating a safe, welcoming, and fun program.

This is meaningful part-time work with an organization that values its people, invests in their development, and provides opportunities to grow into future leadership roles.

Position Details

Position: Lead Teacher
Districts: Colorado Springs School District 2 & 11
Position Type: Part‑Time | School‑Year Position
Pay Range: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Pay Schedule: Biweekly, every other Friday

Work Schedule

Tuesday–Friday Mornings: 7:00–8:30 AM
Monday Mornings: 7:00–9:55 AM
90‑minute late starts every Monday.

Monday–Friday Afternoons: 3:00–6:00 PM

Applicants available for both morning and afternoon shifts.

About Weekly Hours

Our programs are staffed based on student enrollment and required child‑to‑staff ratios. Because enrollment and program needs can change throughout the school year, weekly hours are based on enrollment

When additional opportunities are available, team members may also have opportunities to support school‑out days, special programming, training, or other Leading Edge programs.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Teacher, you'll help create a program where students feel safe, included, supported, and excited to come back each day.

You'll:

• 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 your 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

Our monthly enrichment curriculum gives you plenty to work with, but we also want you to bring your own personality, talents, and interests into the program.

Love art? Sports? STEM? Music? Reading? Robotics? Crafts? Games?

Bring it with you. The things you're excited about can become the things our students get excited about, too.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for dependable, positive people who genuinely enjoy working with children and want to be part of a team.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with school‑age children in education, licensed child care, recreation, camps, youth programs, or similar settings preferred
• Must 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
• Comfortable using technology and web‑based systems
• Ability to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for students

Colorado Lead Teacher Qualifications

Candidates qualifying through experience must be able to provide verification from previous employer(s) documenting:

• A minimum of 455 verified hours working with school‑age children
• Dates of employment
• Position(s) held
• Age group(s) served
• Employer signature and contact information

Candidates qualifying through education may be asked to provide official transcripts.

Not sure whether your experience or education qualifies? Our Recruiting Team can help review your background and determine whether you meet a Colorado licensing pathway.

Benefits & Perks

Eligible part‑time employees enjoy benefits and perks including:

• 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

Make Your Part‑Time Hours Matter

There are plenty of part‑time jobs.

This one gives you the chance to walk into a school and hear, "YES! You're here!"

Our students remember the adults who encourage them, laugh with them, teach them something new, and make them feel like they belong.

If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and an opportunity to grow while making a difference for kids in your community, we'd love to meet you.

Our Screening Process

Selected applicants will first participate in a virtual screening interview with our Recruiting Team through Zoom. Candidates selected to move forward will then interview with district leadership.

Leading Edge is committed to creating an accessible hiring process. Candidates who require accommodations or are unable to access Zoom are encouraged to let us know so alternative arrangements can be made.

Leading Edge Before & After School Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.