Enrichment Program Substitutes

Before & After School Programs

Colorado Springs D2 & D11

Upcoming School Year: 2026–2027

Leading Edge Before & After School Programs is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and student-focused Lead Teachers to join our teams in serving District 2 and District 11 in Colorado Springs

Lead Teachers play an essential role in creating safe, engaging, and enriching environments where students can learn, build friendships, discover new interests, and thrive beyond the classroom. Working alongside the Site Director, Lead Teachers help guide daily program operations while serving as positive role models for students and supporting a fun, welcoming program culture.

If you're passionate about working with children, enjoy being creative, and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Details

Position: Lead Teacher

Location: Colorado Springs 

Position Type: Part-Time | School-Year Position

Typical schedules are Monday through Friday and vary by assigned school location. Programs operate during before-school and after-school hours based on each school's bell schedule.

Pay Range: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience

Pay Schedule: Biweekly, every other Friday

What You'll Do

Lead Teachers help create welcoming, engaging, and well-organized programs where students feel safe, supported, and excited to participate each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of before- and after-school programs across Monument
• Supervise students and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
• Lead games, enrichment activities, crafts, and hands-on learning experiences
• Assist students with homework and academic support as needed
• Build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and fellow team members
• Follow Colorado child care licensing regulations and Leading Edge policies
• Complete attendance, daily documentation, and incident reporting as needed
• Support the Site Director with program setup, organization, and daily operations
• Serve as a positive role model through professionalism, teamwork, and enthusiasm

Enrichment & Curriculum

At Leading Edge, learning continues long after the school bell rings.

Lead Teachers help bring our monthly enrichment curriculum to life by facilitating engaging activities that encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and exploration. While each month features themed programming, staff are encouraged to incorporate their own talents, interests, and creativity to make activities meaningful for their students.

Programming is centered around our six core enrichment labs:

• Challenge Lab – Critical thinking games and friendly competitions
• Art Enrichment Lab – Creative projects using a variety of artistic mediums
• Homework Lab – Structured academic support
• Physical Lab – Games and activities promoting movement and teamwork
• Reading Lab – Literacy enrichment and group reading activities
• STEM Lab – Hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math exploration

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with school-age children in education, licensed child care, recreation, camps, or youth programs preferred
• Must meet, or be able to meet, Colorado State Child Care Licensing qualifications for a Lead Teacher
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Comfortable using technology and web-based systems
• Reliable transportation to assigned school location

Colorado Licensing Requirements

Candidates qualifying through experience must provide verification from previous employer(s) on company letterhead documenting:

• A minimum of 455 verified hours working with school-age children
• Dates of employment
• Position(s) held
• Age group(s) served
• Employer signature and contact information

Candidates qualifying through education may be asked to provide official transcripts.

Our Recruiting Team is happy to help determine whether your education and experience meet Colorado licensing requirements.

Benefits

Eligible part-time employees enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado law
• Complimentary Calm Premium membership
• 100% tuition discount on Leading Edge programs for eligible employee children
• Access to Perks at Work employee discount program
• Access to Aflac supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) eligibility after meeting plan requirements
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement and internal promotion

Our Screening Process

Selected applicants will first participate in a virtual screening interview with our Recruiting Team through Zoom. Invitations are sent via email.

Candidates selected to move forward will then interview with district leadership.

Leading Edge is committed to creating an accessible hiring process. Candidates who require accommodations or are unable to access Zoom are encouraged to let us know so alternative arrangements can be made.

Leading Edge Before & After School Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.