Arts & Financial Literacy Instructor

Brains and Motion Education; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Brains and Motion Education (BAM!) is seeking a Creative Arts & Financial Literacy Instructor to lead after-school enrichment for grades K-6. You will guide students through hands-on arts projects and money-management activities, fostering creativity, confidence, and practical life skills.

The role emphasizes engaging, age-appropriate lessons, collaboration with school staff, and a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, or working with youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire Creativity: Lead hands-on arts projects that encourage imagination, self-expression, and collaboration.
• Teach Financial Skills: Introduce budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, and money management through fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Engage Students: Use interactive games and projects to make learning enjoyable and meaningful.
• Follow BAM! Curriculum: Adapt lessons to meet students' needs while maintaining a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate Professionally: Communicate effectively with school staff, program managers, and families as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Group management

Job description

Arts & Financial Literacy InstructorAbout Brains and Motion Education:Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children and create a positive, active school-day experience? Join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), where we bring engaging enrichment, sports, STEM, and arts programs to schools and communities.At BAM!, we believe learning should be active, meaningful, and fun. Our programs give students opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.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!About the RoleAs a Creative Arts & Financial Literacy Instructor, you will lead engaging after-school enrichment classes for students in grades K-6. You'll introduce students to creative expression and foundational financial concepts through hands-on projects, interactive activities, games, and age-appropriate lessons.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, encouraging creativity, and making practical life skills fun and accessible.What You'll Do:Inspire Creativity: Lead hands-on arts projects that encourage imagination, self-expression, and collaboration.Teach Financial Skills: Introduce budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, and money management through fun, age-appropriate activities.Engage Students: Use interactive games and projects to make learning enjoyable and meaningful.Create a Positive Environment: Foster an inclusive classroom that encourages participation, confidence, and teamwork.Follow BAM! Curriculum: Adapt lessons to meet students' needs while maintaining a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment.Collaborate Professionally: Communicate effectively with school staff, program managers, and families as needed.What We're Looking For:1–2 years of experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, or working with youth is preferred.Experience or knowledge in creative arts, financial literacy, business, entrepreneurship, education, or a related field.A genuine interest in working with and mentoring children.Ability to confidently engage and manage groups of elementary-age students.Strong communication, patience, and positive classroom-management skills.Ability to lead hands-on, interactive, and age-appropriate activities.Reliable transportation to the assigned school location.Current government-issued photo identification, such as a valid driver's license or state ID.Ability to successfully complete a required criminal background check.Willingness to complete required training.Ability to lift and carry approximately 20–50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.Details:Position: Creative Arts & Financial Literacy InstructorJob Type: Part-time, SeasonalPay: $32.00/hourStart Date: September 15, 2026Schedule:• Tuesdays between 1:35 PM – 4:10 PM PST• Thursdays between 1:45 PM – 4:10 PM PSTBrains and Motion Education is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state or local law. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and, where applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.