After School Instructor
About The Position
EDMO is hiring an After School Instructor to lead hands-on STEAM and social-emotional learning (SEL) activities for children in its after-school programs. The role involves guiding children as they build, create, and collaborate; managing the group with patience and caring redirection; and communicating with parents about their child’s day. Instructors also handle attendance and supplies, maintain a safe and clean space, participate in training, bring forward ideas, and respond to the needs of the day. This is a part-time position of 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. The posting lists a pay range of $20.00 to $24.00 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED, along with an Instructional Assistant exam or an AA, BA, or 48 college units (which waives the exam). Livescan fingerprinting and a negative TB test are also required. The role requires standing, walking, and actively engaging with children indoors and outdoors, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass the Instructional Assistant exam, or have an AA, BA, or 48 college units to waive the exam.
- Complete Livescan fingerprinting and provide 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; formal childcare job experience is not required.
- Be able to hold a group's attention and gently redirect it.
- Demonstrate creativity, patience, positivity, and reliability.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of SEL and STEAM, or enthusiasm for learning about them.
- Experience with children through a job, babysitting, tutoring, coaching, camp, or family.
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.
- Track attendance and manage supplies.
- Maintain a safe and clean space.
- Bring ideas, attend training with an open mind, and respond constructively to feedback.
- Help with 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
