Program Instructor- Activities & Enrichment

Silicon Valley International School•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a part-time Program Instructor for our Cohn Campus for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position is for 15 hours/week 3:00 pm - 6:00 PM daily. Program instructors should enjoy working with students from Kindergarten to 5th grade. They must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures. The hourly rate is based on related years of work experience and/or a combination of formal education. This position is considered hourly (non-exempt); the salary range is $30.04 (STP-1) to $39.71 (STP-20). This position will report directly to the Elementary School Assistant Principal and Director of Auxiliary Programs. This is a year-round position that supports the school’s enrichment programming during the academic year and school break periods. Program Instructors are required to work a minimum of six (6) of the nine (9) mini-camp and summer camp sessions offered annually by the school. Camp assignments and schedules are determined based on programmatic and operational needs. Camps may take place at either the Cohn Campus or the Willows Campus, and employees assigned to camp sessions must be prepared to work at either location. During mini-camp and summer sessions, Program Instructors serve as Camp Counselors and are responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities aligned with the themes and program structure established by the Director of Licensing and the Enrichment Coordinator. Planning time may be provided before camp sessions and during summer programming. Participation in assigned camp sessions is considered part of the core responsibilities of this year-round role.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience working with children
Ability to work in a team setting
Working with children and youth involves extensive physical activity, mental alertness, and enthusiasm; having good general health and emotional stability are essential.
Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations
Fluency in English for collaboration with colleagues and communication with students
Bilingual [preferably in either French, Chinese, or German]

Responsibilities

Supervision of lunch, recess, and after-school care
Organizing activities for students to engage in during recess, lunch, and after school (art, sports, drama, STEM- bring your hobbies and interests to life with the students!)
Supporting student events and school life, such as student council, assemblies, holiday celebrations
Build rapport with students and support student behavior outside the classroom with a positive approach
Work with the Dean of Students, Elementary School Assistant Principal, and Principal on student needs and student behavior
Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities aligned with the themes and program structure established by the Director of Licensing and the Enrichment Coordinator during mini-camp and summer sessions.