Lead Teacher (Elem & Afterschool)

Afterschool Lead Teacher (K–8) | Licensed Child Care Program

Location: South Burlington, VT

Position Type: Part-Time (School Year)

Join Our Team

The Schoolhouse is seeking a passionate, experienced Afterschool Lead Teacher for our five-star licensed afterschool program serving children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.   This role is 13–14 hours per week during afterschool hours, with the option to combine with school-day responsibilities for up to 25 hours per week.

We’re looking for an educator who values play, relationships, and community. Our program emphasizes curiosity, creativity, kindness, and respectful communication. We strive to create an inclusive environment where children feel seen, supported, and confident to explore and grow.

If you enjoy working with school-age children and being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and facilitate engaging, play-based activities (art, STEM, outdoor play, games, creative projects)
• Create a safe, inclusive environment that fosters independence, friendships, and belonging
• Model respectful communication, empathy, and positive conflict resolution
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Mentor assistant teachers and support a collaborative team culture
• Maintain licensing standards and complete required professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children in afterschool, child care, school, camp, or similar settings
• Leadership experience preferred
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Commitment to play-based learning and inclusive practices
• Willingness to complete required Vermont licensing training
• Background check and fingerprint clearance required

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Long-term disability coverage
• Telehealth benefits
• Outdoor clothing stipend
• Discounted gym membership
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Our Values

At The Schoolhouse, we believe play drives learning, community fosters belonging, and respectful communication builds trust. We value curiosity, compassion, collaboration, and the unique strengths each person brings.

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Keywords: Afterschool Lead Teacher • Afterschool Program • School Age Teacher • Child Care • Youth Development • Elementary Education • Licensed Child Care • K–8 • Play-Based Learning • Classroom Management • Outdoor Learning • Social Emotional Learning • Community Building • Professional Development

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND EXPECTATIONS 

ELEMENTARY and MIDDLE SCHOOL Afterschool Lead Teacher

Classification: Regular, Non-exempt

Supervised by: Afterschool Head Teacher or Director

The Schoolhouse holds high professional and ethical standards for all of its employees. Employees are expected to embrace, model and embody the Schoolhouse mission and the 5 Core concepts that guide the institution. Employees strive for joyful, transformative learning that cultivates students' natural curiosity, critical thinking skills, and compassion for others. Employees respect children’s individual differences, nurture their capacity for growth, and are committed to authenticity in the activities that shape their learning. Employees collaborate with colleagues, community members and caregivers. 

Attendance and Availability

The employee will:

• work the number of academic and in-service days articulated in the official school calendar, as published annually by the Board, plus 5 or more non-holiday workdays before the first day of school and 5 non-holiday work days after the last day of school as assigned by the Head of School or her designee. 
• work <<Hours per Week>> hours per week according to the schedule determined by their supervisor or the Head of School, understanding that hours may change to meet the need of the SCHOOL or the employee.
• have the following general schedule (unless otherwise agreed upon): <<General Schedule>>
• arrive at the school ready to start at the appointed time and stay until their shift ends, and, as appropriate, stay until all students have been picked up and the facilities are orderly. 
• follow the established procedures for requesting and tracking PTO including
  • seeking approval in advance for planned days off and finding coverage for missed hours
  • notifying the appropriate member of the administrative leadership team of an unplanned absence due to illness or an emergency as soon as possible but no later than 7:15 am.
• attend the following (which may occur outside of normal school hours), as requested:
  • staff and team meetings
  • staff in-service training days
  • opening and closing school functions
  • professional development
  • other events or meetings as may be assigned from time to time
• use program and instructional time effectively and give full attention to the students by limiting non-student or non-developmental conversations with colleagues during program hours to the absolute minimum.

Professional Conduct

The employee will:

• respect the rights and dignity of all members of the Schoolhouse community - students, colleagues, and caregivers.
• model self disciplined and ethical behavior 
• be consistent and reliable 
• commit to ongoing professional growth and development including
  • establishing annual professional goals with their supervisor
  • participating in scheduled in-service meetings (or as requested by the Head of School and/or Supervisor). 
  • other professional development opportunities
• abide by policies outlined in the Schoolhouse Employee Handbook and Staff Policies which are revised from time to time
• exhibit enthusiasm for the school and the opportunities it provides
• maintain a flexible and open attitude 
• maintain good relations with students, parents, visitors, and the Schoolhouse community.
• limit personal business to non-school hours to the extent possible
• dress professionally and appropriately for job duties

Curriculum and Learning

The employee will:

• understand age-appropriate expectations for children (academic and social)
• develop and promote each child’s positive self-image 
• provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, inquiry, exploration, autonomy and independence
• encourage exploration of how identity, and social and/or environmental justice, shape our world and connect the many areas of learning  as part of a broad commitment to anti-racist and anti-bias education
• explicitly teach and support students in developing strong executive function, problem solving and communication skills
• develop, plan and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum for a multi-age environment as  requested by Head of School and/or Supervisor
• understand the needs of and differentiate instruction and activities for diverse learners including those with learning differences.
• communicate concerns with supervisor and/or Head of School in a timely manner
• submit plans, records and reports as requested by Supervisor and/or Head of School

Communication and Collaboration

The employee will:

• afford colleagues, students and caregivers the opportunity to openly and honestly discuss concerns, differences and difficulties and seek meaningful resolution. Seek support from one’s supervisor if needed.
• communicate effectively with caregivers who are partners in their student’s education 
• inform the Afterschool Leadership Team and/or Head of School of concerns that arise in a timely fashion

Other Expectations

The employee will:

• ensure student safety above all else and understand The Schoolhouse policies to ensure student and community safety
• be familiar with and abide by all pertinent licensing requirements
• track student attendance in the manner and format requested
• track hours and submit timesheets in the manner and timeline requested
• follow, teach and practice established safety procedures
• take responsibility for an orderly and neat facility and grounds
• ensure the proper use, maintenance and storage of school materials, equipment and property
• maintain  and renew CPR and First Aid certification
• obtain a bus driver endorsement within one year of being hired, unless exempted from this expectations  by Supervisor or Head of School
• ensure personnel file is complete including copies of:
  • signed contract
  • resume
  • teaching license (if applicable)
  • up to date CPR and First Aid certifications
  • information about professional development and training hours (outside of school-provided in-service training)
• perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of School.