After School Enrichment Instructor

Challenge Island - First Coast; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful impact on students' lives

Opportunity to develop teaching skills

Job summary

Challenge Island - First Coast in Jacksonville, Florida, seeks an After School Enrichment Instructor to lead innovative programs that excite and inspire young minds. In this dynamic role, you'll facilitate hands-on challenges that promote creativity and teamwork among students.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with children, excellent classroom management skills, and a passion for fostering growth through fun educational experiences. This paid position allows for meaningful impact in the lives of children while developing your teaching and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in educational, childcare, or extracurricular settings is preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills for maintaining order and engagement.
• Ability to lead creative STEM/STEAM activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging after-school activities using provided lesson plans.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively to create a respectful environment.
• Supervise children during activities and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Creative STEM/STEAM activities

Childhood development knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

Join our vibrant team as a Challenge Island After School Enrichment Instructor, where you will ignite young minds with engaging, hands‑on activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. In this dynamic role, you will lead exciting after‑school programs designed to inspire children through innovative challenges and collaborative projects. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help create a positive, enriching environment that encourages children to explore their potential and develop essential life skills. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives while honing your teaching and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging after-school enrichment activities using the Challenge Island lesson plans.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Facilitate hands‑on challenges that promote problem‑solving, teamwork, and creative thinking.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times, including supervising children during activities and managing emergency situations if needed.
• Foster a positive atmosphere that encourages curiosity, confidence, and social‑emotional growth among participants.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children in educational, childcare, camp, tutoring, or extracurricular settings is preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills to maintain order while encouraging active participation.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to lead creative STEM/STEAM activities.
• Certification in first aid or CPR is a plus; willingness to obtain certification if not already certified.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and school staff.
• Passion for working with children and fostering their growth through fun, educational experiences. Join us in creating memorable after-school experiences that inspire young learners! This paid role offers an energizing environment where your enthusiasm makes a lasting difference in children’s lives while developing your skills in education and youth development.