Afterschool Teacher
Part Time • Mechanicsville
Help Young Minds Grow — Become an Afterschool Teacher at LeafSpring Schools!
LeafSpring Schools is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Afterschool Teacher to join our team! This position will be mainly 2-6pm Monday-Friday with opportunities for more hours helping in our Preschool and during school breaks.
Why Work at LeafSpring Schools?
- Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning
- Paid training and continuing education opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development
- Get paid to play every day!
Your Role as an Afterschool Teacher
As an Afterschool Teacher, you’ll help lead a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for school-age children during out-of-school hours. You’ll support the planning and facilitation of hands-on activities, games, and group projects that promote creativity, teamwork, and social development. You’ll also help manage daily routines, build positive relationships, and ensure every child feels welcomed and supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily program routines including creative activities, snack, and outdoor play
- Supervise and actively participate with children during activities, games, and free play
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized program environment aligned with state licensing regulations
- Foster independence, teamwork, and positive peer interactions using positive guidance strategies
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a welcoming, enriching afterschool environment
Qualifications
- Previous experience working with children in afterschool programs, summer camps, child care, recreation, or youth development
- Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
- Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Ability to multitask, follow program structure, and adapt to children’s needs
- High school diploma or GED required
Make a Difference Every Day
If you’re ready to begin or grow your career in early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive school community that values your contributions, apply today to become an Afterschool Teacher at LeafSpring Schools!
Compensation: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Make a Difference
LeafSpring School has been the standard of excellence in early education and school-age recreation for over 35 years, providing an enriching environment and a nurturing school setting for children and their families. We are a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise that offers innovative programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. With a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth, LeafSpring School provides a community of families and educators who partner for each child’s success.
LeafSpring School employees help build the foundation for excellence within every student by developing lifelong learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Make a real difference in your community by helping young minds develop and grow into healthy, productive individuals.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.
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