Martial Arts Instructor for K-12 After School

Togetherhood, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; PHP 7,639,186 - 10,185,581; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Materials budget

Job summary

Togetherhood is seeking an enthusiastic Martial Arts instructor to teach K-12 students across Boston. You will develop engaging, age-appropriate curricula and lead weekly in-person classes with energy and care.

Opportunities span schools and communities for 6 to 18 weeks, paid per class or per student, contracted as 1099 work. A positive, inclusive classroom and passion for kids’ growth are essential.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in Martial Arts (Karate, Taekwondo, MMA, BJJ).
• Ability to build hands-on projects with kids.
• Passion and energy for teaching kids and personal growth.
• Ability to create a fun, structured, inclusive classroom environment.
• Bring voice and creativity to each class.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate Martial Arts curriculum for after-school students.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish a lively classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive, supportive learning environment for varied skill levels.
• Build connections with students in a warm, inclusive environment.
• Track student growth and provide constructive feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, ready to teach.
• Create memorable experiences for children in each class.

Skills

Martial Arts expertise

Curriculum development

Engaging classroom

Inclusive teaching

Creativity in teaching

Reliability

Job description

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.”We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passionwith kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

What You'll Do

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Martial Arts (Karate, Taekwondo, MMA, BJJ) to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Boston. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.

• As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:
• Develop age-appropriate Martial Arts curriculum for after-school students
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment
• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

Who You Are

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:

• Has subject matter expertise in Martial Arts (Karate, Taekwondo, MMA, BJJ)
• Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible
• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations

$90 - $120 an hour

Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one.

What to Expect

• If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet
• Candidates advancing from screenings will have a second video interview, in which we will ask you to share a sample lesson plan
• The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes!