After School Instructor
About The Position
EDMO is hiring a part-time After School Instructor to lead hands-on STEAM and social-emotional learning (SEL) activities for children. Instructors help children build, create, collaborate, and develop curiosity in a safe, welcoming environment. The role includes managing the group with patience, communicating with parents about their child's day, and handling attendance, supplies, and the cleanliness and safety of the space. Instructors are expected to contribute ideas, attend training, be receptive to feedback, and support other needs that arise during the day. The position pays $20.00 to $24.00 per hour and offers up to 25 hours per week, with hours that can work around school or another job. No formal childcare job experience or resume is required. Applicants must be at least 18 and meet the listed education or exam requirements, as well as fingerprinting and TB-test requirements. The role involves active work indoors and outdoors, including standing, walking, engaging with children, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have passed the Instructional Assistant exam, or hold an AA or BA degree, or have 48 college units; an AA, BA, or 48 college units waives 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 life.
- Be able to hold a group's attention and gently redirect it.
- Be creative, patient, positive, and dependable.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of SEL and STEAM, or enthusiasm for learning about them.
Responsibilities
- Lead STEAM and SEL activities that encourage children to build, create, and work through challenges together.
- Manage the room patiently and redirect children with care.
- Communicate with parents and share updates about their child's day.
- Manage attendance and supplies, and maintain a safe, clean space.
- Bring ideas, attend training with an open mind, and respond constructively to feedback.
- Support other needs that arise during the day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
