Extended Day Group Leaders

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Part Time | Kailua, HI, US

30+ days ago | Requisition

Salary Range: $16.50 To $22.00 Hourly

Le Jardin Academy is looking for Extended Day Group Leaders. As part of our Extended Day program, the Leader supports the development of our students socially and emotionally in alignment with a fun and safe recreational program during the After school Program. A High School Diploma and 6 months experience working with 0-5 year olds in a licensed facility is required. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:15pm-5:15pm / 6:00pm.

Hourly pay range: $16.50-$22.00.

Job Description:

EXTENDED DAY GROUP LEADER

Reports to:

Enrichment and Extended Day Program Manager

Work Schedule:

Annual

M-F 2:15 - 5:15/6:00p.m.

Consults with:
Classroom Teachers/Teacher Assistant, Extended Day Manager

Job Status:
Part-time

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Date Revised: 2/13/2026

Le Jardin Academy, located in Kailua, HI, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering students a world‑class education from pre‑kindergarten to twelfth grade. Founded in 1961, Le Jardin Academy serves over 920 students. Its graduates attend the best universities across the world and are equipped to serve in whatever community they reside.

The role of Extended Day Group Leader will support the LJA mission statement and implementation of the summer and/or after school programs, model the school‑wide Agreements and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, exhibit courteous behavior and a sense of professionalism at all times, and demonstrate an enjoyment of working with children.

• Plan and implement age‑appropriate lessons and recreational activities
• Maintain classroom management and established routines
• Support student learning during after school
• Supervise students during instructional time, recess, and transitions
• Communicate effectively with the Extended Day team
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• Communicate to appropriate persons student attendance and behavior
• Follow all school policies and procedures detailed in the Employee Handbook

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma OR 2 years of College (Preferred)
• Required:
  
  6 months experience working with 0-5 year olds in a licensed facility
• Preferred: 6 months experience working with 5-12 year olds in a recreational or school facility

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in various classroom environments
• Patience and enthusiasm for working with young learners
• Cultural sensitivity and appreciation for diversity
• Professional demeanor and reliability
• Basic computer skills

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a classroom setting.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required:

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, talk, and hear