After School Teacher - M-F, 3pm-6pm

Aspen Academy has an amazing opportunity for a part time Early Childhood Teacher for the 25-26 School Year. If you thrive working with different age groups on the same day, planning and pivoting to meet the needs of various learners, and collaborating with a talented team, we want to meet you.

Under the direction of the Extended Care Program Lead, the position provides after school care and programming for up to 45 students, ages 5-11. Start date is ASAP through June 5, 2026.

Hours Available

• OPTIONAL - Before Care Hours: Mon – Fri ,7:15am – 8:30am
• After Care Hours: Mon – Fri, 3pm - 6pm
• Plus options for monthly half and full days during in-service days.

Pay:

• ECT / Lead Teacher: $18-$25 / hour
• Aides / Assistant Teacher: $16-$20 / hour

Why this job?

• No weekends or late nights.
• School Breaks Off (including Thanksgiving, Winter Break and Spring Break)
• Paid training leading to or supporting certification.
• Fun team
• Great group of kids
• Time goes fast while having fun!

Overview:

Located in the southern metro area of beautiful Denver, Colorado, at Aspen Academy, we're not just a school; we're a community committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our dedication to Next Generation education sets us apart, as we equip students with the enduring life skills they need for future success. We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus.

Aspen Academy was selected by our employees as the Denver Business Journal's Best Place to Work. We live and model the community’s values in thought, word and deed to students, colleagues and parents and the larger community. We are palpably committed to, supportive and co-leaders in the achievement of Aspen Academy’s vision and mission.

• Our values: Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.
• Our mission: We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.
• Our vision: We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

Essential Functions:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Keep attendance sheets accurate.
• Plan, implement and/or support appropriate games and activities.
• To develop and maintain a well-managed classroom where 100% of the students are engaged, challenged, and supported. Classroom policies should be consistent with school policies.
• Prepare and supervise snacks.
• Maintain clean, neat and presentable classrooms and play areas. Clean up and follow closing procedures each day.
• Keep Director and Extended Care Lead Teacher notified of problems and concerns occurring during extended care.
• Attend annual health and safety training classes.

Aspen Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and military and veteran status.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Minimum: high energy, passion for teaching great kids. 16-years or older.
• ECTs
  • Preferred: 1-2+ years’ experience working in licensed child care programs.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or some college level coursework, preferably in education, child development, etc.
• Aides
  • Preferred: some experience working with children.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use diplomacy and tact with community, staff and the general public.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Grant permission for a background check.
• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work full-time, including occasional evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally life up to 50 pounds.