Enrichment Art Instructor

Citizens of the World Charter School - Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$25 - $65

About The Position

Enrichment Elective Instructors work with students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, offering opportunities to explore activities that may fall outside the standard school curriculum while supporting character, resilience, motivation, and broader goals. Instructors lead engaging, interactive, age-appropriate after-school electives in academics, recreation, and STEAM. They plan and deliver 8–10 sessions, each lasting 1 to 1.5 hours, over an 8- to 10-week period. The position is part time, with a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2–6 p.m. and opportunities for 2–6 hours per week. Compensation is $25–$65 per hour, based on relevant years of experience, class offering, and class enrollment. Offers are contingent upon a favorable background check and additional clearances.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school degree or equivalent.
Be an organized self-starter with good judgment and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and demands.
Be able to lead or teach groups of children and engage and inspire youth.
Have an interest in and passion for working with children.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Have experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school community.
Work with children in a positive and caring manner.
Maintain professional boundaries with peers, students, and community members.
Pass a favorable background check and obtain additional clearances.

Responsibilities

Engage children in fun, interactive, age-appropriate after-school electives in academics, recreation, and STEAM.
Plan 8–10 sessions, each lasting 1 to 1.5 hours, for after-school electives.
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
Support children’s social and emotional development.
Encourage involvement from children’s families.
Help develop a strong school culture by influencing, motivating, and building rapport with faculty, administrators, parents, and volunteers.
Organize program schedules and collect and enter program data.
Stay alert and take proactive, preventative measures to keep students safe.
Develop and maintain positive teacher-student and peer relationships.
Implement classroom management procedures for activities and transitions; training is provided.
Participate in group, staff, and professional development meetings.
Keep day-school classrooms, fields, and office equipment clean and organized.
Communicate respectfully and positively within the CWC LA community.
Use technology, electronic tools, and supplies safely and maintain equipment quality.
Arrive on time for scheduled shifts, meetings, and training.
Demonstrate maturity when dealing with children and sensitive issues.
Organize and enthusiastically participate in indoor and/or outdoor games.