Company: LeafSpring
Location: 3420 Pleasant Plains Rd., Stallings, NC 28104
Job Type: Part-Time
Hours: 1:30 to 6:00 pm
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?
- Paid time off and holidays, including your birthday!
- Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.
- Heavily discounted tuition and 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
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, 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
Qualifications
- 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)
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!
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.