Pre-K Before & After Care Program Lead- Part Time

Usd; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Pre-K Before & After Care Program Lead for a part-time role in Kansas City, MO. The position supports the Pre-K extended day, ensures licensing compliance, and coordinates with school leadership, staff and families.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of licensed childcare experience, and must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare facility or early childhood setting.
• Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Clearances: Must pass all required background checks, including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staff-to-child ratios to ensure licensing compliance.
• Provide float coverage to maintain ratios.
• Notify Pre-K leadership of safety concerns or needs for supplies.
• Maintain daily attendance, meal counts, and internal records.
• Ensure emergency contact information is current for each student.
• Support developmentally appropriate activities.
• Communicate with school leadership, staff and families.
• Uphold KCPS values and professional conduct; follow confidentiality policies.
• Follow district reporting guidelines for incidents of abuse or illness.
• Utilize district software effectively and complete paperwork on time.

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety & child supervision

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

2 years licensed childcare experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Tools

Record keeping systems

Job description

Pre-K Before & After Care Program Lead- Part Time

Kansas City School District - KCMO 0500 - Early Childhood Education - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5904528

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Pre-K Before & After Care Program Lead- Part Time

Job Title Code: 02329

Salary Grade: Flat Rate $20 per hour

Department: Early Learning / Pre-K Programs

Reports To: Assistant Director of Pre-K Programs

FLSA Status: non exempt

Purpose of Job: The Pre-K Before & After Care Program Lead serves as the liaison for the extended-day component of the Pre-K programs. This includes adherence to licensing child care requirements in regards to safety, staffing, and high-quality developmentally appropriate experiences.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Other duties as assigned:

• Monitor staff-to-child ratios to ensure compliance with licensing regulations.
• Provide float coverage support when needed to maintain staff-to-child ratios.
• Identify and notify Pre-K leadership of potential safety concerns or program needs related to supplies.
• Prepare, organize and maintain required documentation and records such as daily attendance, meal counts, and internal tracking requirements.
• Ensure each location has required emergency contact information for each student.
• Support implementation of engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assist with communication and coordination between school leadership, staff, and families.
• Treats children, families and colleagues with professionalism and supports a positive work environment that aligns with the values of KCPS and Conscious Discipline.
• Follows district guidelines for reporting incidents of suspected abuse, neglect or contagious disease.
• Utilizes relevant district software and technology effectively in the performance of duties. Completes paperwork according to assigned timelines and follows code of conduct and confidentiality policies.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Qualifications)

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility or early childhood setting.
• Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Clearances: Must Pass all required background checks, including family care, safety registry, and fingerprinting.

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or coursework in Early Childhood.
• Previous experience in a "Lead" or supervisory role within an educational setting.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Bilingual skills (if applicable to your specific school community).

Physical Demands:

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds. The job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Terms of Employment:

Length of work year: In person,10 months, Part time- 25 hours or under per week. This is a split position requiring support for am/pm extended care. Position cannot be coordinated with other full-time KCPS employment.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $20 to $20 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required