Afterschool Teacher (Parttime; Afternoon)
LeafSpring Schools
Charlotte, NC
Education / Training
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Location: Ballantyne, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay | Based on Experience
Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services
Help Young Minds Grow — Become an Afterschool Teacher at LeafSpring Schools!
Do you love working with young children and want to play a meaningful role in their early development? LeafSpring Schools is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Afterschool Teacher to join our vibrant early learning community. If you’re passionate about child development, preschool support, and creating joyful, engaging learning environments, this is the opportunity for you!
Why Work at LeafSpring Schools?
- Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.
- Free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill
- Paid training and continuing education opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development
- Meals provided daily
- Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning
- Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning
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, homework assistance, snack, and outdoor play
- Assist with planning and leading engaging, age-appropriate activities based on children’s interests and developmental needs
- 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
- Previous experience working with children in afterschool programs, summer camps, child care, recreation, or youth development (preferred)
- 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
- Coursework or credentials in education, child development, or related field (preferred but not required)
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!
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.
About the company
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LeafSpring Schools are differentiated by a proven approach to early childhood education that is validated by more than 35 years of successful operations.
Our programs include infant, toddler, Pre-K, Private Kindergarten, school-age recreation, summer camps, and backup sick childcare. We incorporate leadership development as well as health and wellness initiatives at all ages.
LeafSpring Schools provide stability and consistency for children in primary care learning groups, while individualizing the curriculum for each child. Our proprietary curriculum prepares children for secondary education from infancy in a nurturing environment that fosters a loving community at each of our schools.
LeafSpring Schools currently has 14 schools in its portfolio throughout the mid-Atlantic, Indiana, and Texas, including one corporately owned location and 13 franchise schools. LeafSpring Schools corporate office is based in Richmond, Virginia.