AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR
About The Position
Artportunity Knocks is seeking enthusiastic Afterschool Enrichment Instructors to support Arts and STEAM programming for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The role delivers engaging enrichment experiences through art, STEM learning, academic support, and social-emotional development activities. It is suited to educators, paraprofessionals, creatives, and youth leaders who are passionate about developing young people through hands-on learning, creativity, and leadership-building opportunities. Some outdoor activities may be included. The instructor facilitates the organization’s curriculum through structured daily and weekly lesson plans, leads activities across enrichment areas, supports student projects that may culminate in a presentation or showcase, and helps maintain a safe, welcoming, and structured learning environment. The role also includes student supervision during transitions, meals, arrival, and dismissal, and collaboration with staff, leadership, and families. This is a part-time, 1099 contractor position and is described as contract-to-hire based on a positive review.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, college or some college, or equivalent experience.
- At least one year of experience supervising or instructing children in an educational or enrichment setting.
- Ability to plan, organize, and lead activities for groups of children.
- Proven ability to maintain safe and structured environments.
- Positive attitude, self-starter mindset, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- General mobility, including walking, standing, bending, and kneeling, and ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an afterschool instructor, paraprofessional, substitute teacher, or certified teacher.
- First Aid and Child and Adult CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Passion for youth development, arts, and STEAM education.
- Strong organizational and classroom management skills.
- Adaptability and positive energy.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Commitment to student safety and enrichment.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate Artportunity Knocks curriculum using structured daily and weekly lesson plans.
- Lead engaging lessons across arts, STEM, academic enrichment, and social-emotional learning.
- Create age-appropriate activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.
- Support students in completing projects that may culminate in a final presentation or showcase.
- Encourage student participation and identify teachable moments during activities.
- Foster leadership, teamwork, and confidence in students.
- Model positive behavior, including respect, citizenship, and sportsmanship.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and fun learning environment.
- Implement classroom management practices aligned with organizational policies and school-site guidelines.
- Supervise students during transitions, mealtime activities, arrival, and dismissal.
- Ensure assigned student groups are supervised and safe at all times.
- Work collaboratively with staff, leadership, and families.
- Maintain professional relationships with coworkers, students, and parents.
- Support overall program operations and daily routines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
