Instructor - After-School Programs
About The Position
About Brains and Motion Education: Are you ready to join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) and be part of a team focused on unleashing the potential within every student? At BAM!, we bring together top-notch instructors and exciting content in local schools and communities, offering students year-round opportunities to grow and explore their interests. Learning isn't just about knowledge - it's about having fun and making lasting memories! Our on-campus programs are conveniently located at schools and universities, providing a safe environment where students can thrive, learn, and have fun with their friends. We specialize in innovative STEM, Arts, and Sports enrichment programs that have inspired over 100,000 students and impacted more than 1,000 schools. Whether it’s robotics, creative arts, or physical fitness, our mission is simple: to equip kids with the tools to thrive through quality enrichment programs, sports programs or guided recess. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, consider joining us in shaping the future of learning. Apply today! Job Description: Are you passionate about creativity, entrepreneurship, and helping students develop practical life skills? Do you enjoy making learning engaging through hands-on projects and interactive activities? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Creative Arts & Financial Literacy Instructor! In this role, you will inspire students in grades K-6 by leading fun, educational enrichment classes that encourage creative expression while introducing foundational financial concepts. Through engaging lessons and project-based learning, you'll help students build confidence, think critically, solve problems, and develop valuable real-world skills.
Requirements
- 1 to 2 years of experience teaching, mentoring, or working with youth in creative arts, financial literacy, business, or related fields.
- Knowledge of creative arts and/or foundational financial literacy concepts appropriate for elementary students.
- A genuine passion for teaching and mentoring children.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate students through hands-on, interactive instruction.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license or state-issued ID.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check.
- Willingness to complete required training.
- Ability to lift and carry approximately 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging after-school enrichment classes focused on creative arts and financial literacy for students in grades K-6.
- Teach age-appropriate concepts such as budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, goal setting, money management, and responsible financial decision-making through interactive activities and games.
- Guide students through hands-on creative projects using a variety of artistic mediums, encouraging imagination, collaboration, and self-expression.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where every student feels encouraged to participate and succeed.
- Follow BAM! curriculum while adapting instruction to meet the needs and learning styles of diverse student groups.
- Maintain effective classroom management and ensure a safe, organized learning environment.
- Communicate professionally with school staff, program managers, and families as needed.
- Serve as a positive role model who encourages curiosity, creativity, responsibility, and confidence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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