Cheerleading Instructor for K-12 After School

Togetherhood; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Togetherhood in Washington DC seeks an enthusiastic Cheerleading instructor to develop engaging curriculum and lead in-person classes for K-12 students as part of after-school programming.

Teaching terms range from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. The role requires energy, creativity, and dedication to creating a fun, inclusive, and structured classroom environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Has subject matter expertise in Cheerleading and ability to develop age-appropriate activities.
• Ability to build hands-on projects with kids and create engaging lessons.
• Passion for teaching kids and fostering their personal growth.
• Create a fun, structured and inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate Cheerleading curriculum for after-school students.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish a well-structured classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Build connections with students in a warm, inclusive environment.
• Track student growth and offer constructive feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach.
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class.

Skills

Cheerleading

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Engaging instruction

Creativity

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 passion with 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 Cheerleading to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across DC. 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 Cheerleading 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 Cheerleading
• 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

What to Expect

• If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet
• You will be assessed on teaching experience, expertise in your craft/subject area, punctuality, and reliability
• The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes.
• All instructors must complete and pass a background check and state-specific clearances requirements in order to work with children.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.