Lead Afterschool Teacher

Job description:

About TNT Kidz Center LLC

We’re not just a preschool—we’re a character development program rooted in play-based, risk-based, and all-weather learning. Through hands-on exploration and collaborative play, children develop core character traits like resilience, empathy, responsibility, and courage.

We’re looking for a Lead Afterschool Teacher who believes in the power of play and is passionate about helping young children become kind, confident, and capable human beings.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that promote character growth alongside early academic development.
• Create a classroom culture where responsibility, respectfulness, safety, and kindness are lived and celebrated daily.
• Provide safe & reliable transportation for students ages TK/K through 7th grade. *Must have clean driving record
• Embrace outdoor learning in all weather, encouraging exploration, risk-taking, and problem-solving.
• Lead hands-on activities that spark curiosity and support development in social-emotional, cognitive, and physical domains.
• Provide individualized support, adapting to the unique needs of each child, including early intervention strategies.
• Partner with families to share progress, goals, and strategies for continued character development at home.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment that encourages both freedom and responsibility.
• Model lifelong learning, positive communication, and calm conflict resolution.

What You Bring

• A deep love for working with preschoolers and a belief that who they are becoming matters just as much as what they are learning.
• Solid understanding of child development and early childhood education best practices.
• Experience in a preschool, nature-based, or alternative learning environment.
• Enthusiasm for messy play, outdoor adventures, and real-world problem-solving.
• Strong classroom management skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Excellent communication with children, caregivers, and coworkers.

Educational Requirements

(12) post-secondary semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including:

• Child, Growth and Development
• Child, Family and Community
• Program and Curriculum
• ECE Elective *must be Infant and Toddler Development when working with Infants.

Why Work With Us?

Here, you'll have the opportunity to do what matters most: shape the hearts and minds of future leaders. Be part of a mission-driven team where your work isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to leave a lifelong impact.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• PTO

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person