After-School Program Floater Instructor

BRAINS AND MOTION EDUCATION • Santa Monica, CA

5d • $32 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) provides enrichment, sports, STEM, and arts programs in schools and communities. The organization aims to help students build confidence, develop skills, and connect with peers through engaging programs in a safe, supportive environment.

The Floater Instructor provides instructional coverage across multiple school locations in an assigned area. The instructor leads STEAM, arts, or sports activities that help students develop skills, creativity, confidence, and teamwork. When not assigned to a class, the instructor may support program preparation, inventory, and other operational tasks. The position is part-time, pays $32.00 per hour, and covers multiple assigned school locations in the Santa Monica, California area. The schedule is Mondays from 3:45 PM to 6:10 PM, Tuesdays from 1:35 PM to 6:10 PM, and Thursdays from 1:45 PM to 4:10 PM (PST).

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in sports, STEAM, arts, or a related field, with a passion for working with children.
• Ability to confidently engage and manage students in grades K–8.
• Flexibility to provide instructional coverage across multiple school locations.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and positive classroom-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel to assigned program locations.
• Current government-issued photo identification, such as a valid driver’s license or state ID.
• Ability to successfully complete a required criminal background check.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 20–50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching, coaching, tutoring, or youth-program experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead STEM-related enrichment activities involving robotics, makerspace, and digital arts.
• Provide substitute instructional coverage at different school locations as needed.
• Encourage students’ creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and sportsmanship through interactive lessons and activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment and manage student behavior.
• Assist with inventory, class preparation, materials organization, and other assigned tasks when not teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed