After School Instructor

EDMO • Kelseyville, CA

4h • $20 - $24

About The Position

EDMO has run after-school and summer programs since 2004, providing hands-on STEAM activities and opportunities for children to build friendships and curiosity. The organization works with more than 200 school district partners across Northern California and has been voted Best of the Bay for 15 years running.

The After School Instructor leads STEAM and social-emotional learning (SEL) activities, manages the group with patience and care, communicates with parents about their children's day, and helps maintain attendance records, supplies, and a safe, clean space. Instructors are expected to contribute ideas, attend training, accept feedback, and respond to the needs of each day.

This part-time position offers up to 25 hours per week, with hours that can work around school or another job. Pay is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour. No formal childcare job experience or resume is required.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have passed the Instructional Assistant exam, or have an AA, BA, or 48 college units to waive the exam.
• Complete Livescan fingerprinting and have a negative TB test.
• Be able to stand, walk, and stay actively engaged with children indoors and outdoors, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Have experience spending time with children in any setting, such as a job, babysitting, tutoring, coaching, camp, or family experience.
• Be able to hold a group's attention and gently redirect children.
• Be creative, patient, and positive.
• Know about SEL and STEAM, or be excited to learn.
• Be dependable.

Responsibilities

• Lead STEAM and SEL activities that encourage children to build, create, and work through challenges together.
• Manage the group with patience and redirect children with care.
• Communicate with parents and share updates about their child's day.
• Handle attendance and supplies, and maintain a safe, clean space.
• Bring ideas, attend training with an open mind, and respond positively to feedback.
• Help with other needs that arise during the day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED