Community Schools Instructor: Certified

Sunprairie; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun Prairie Area School District seeks a certified Community Schools Instructor for after-school programs. The Lead Site Instructor will supervise children, implement lesson plans, and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

You will lead Site Instructors, communicate with families, and act as a substitute Site Coordinator as needed. The role emphasizes strong leadership, relationship-building with families and staff, and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in education, youth development, or related field.
• Ability to nurture children and plan age-appropriate activities.
• Pass criminal background check and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an assigned group of children during all activities.
• Assist in maintaining site cleanliness and safe environment.
• Complete daily notes, incident reports, and attendance records.
• Implement lesson plans, program organization, and schedule.
• Lead and support Site Instructors; substitute Site Coordinator when needed.
• Communicate effectively with families and staff; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Professionalism

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in education or youth development

Job description

• Position Type: Community Schools/ Community Schools Instructor - Certified
• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: District Wide

Starting wage: $24 per hour

This positions is part time, after school, 2.5 hours per day.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision and in accordance with District policies, procedures, and guidelines, the Lead Site Instructor supervises an assigned group of children. The Lead Site Instructor will help to provide the necessary physical and emotional care while carrying out developmental activities. The employee will help develop goals for the children, and evaluate each child's progress. The employee is responsible for communicating with families and assisting in the leadership of Site Instructors and the program in general, serving as a substitute Site Coordinator as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist and supervise children during all activities.
• Ensure site cleanliness and safe environment are maintained.
• Complete all site paperwork such as daily notes, accident/ incident reports, and daily attendance records.
• Implement lesson plans, programs, organization, and program schedule.
• If the Site Coordinator is unavailable, take full responsibility for the site.
• Communicate effectively with all families and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality for all families and staff.
• Engage and support staff members in implementing program activities to achieve program goals.
• Develop relationships with partner staff, families, and the local community.
• Maintain knowledge of children's intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and character development and the importance of supporting their development.
• Participate in professional development and program related training as assigned.
• Show professionalism in all aspects of the position; timeliness, punctuality, attitude, attention to detail, integrity, and ability to positively interact with all of our employees and stakeholders.
• Respect cultural diversity and create an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hold an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in education, youth development, or another related field.
• Possess the ability to nurture children and plan and implement age appropriate activities.
• Ability to interact with families in a professional manner and build the trust necessary to handle daily communication with families effectively.
• Ability to take direction and work cooperatively with all staff members.
• Ability to supervise a group of children while attending to the immediate needs of one child.
• Possesses strong leadership skills, is able to multitask, and pays attention to detail.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Has a valid driver's license or access to reliable transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS:

• Has prior experience in after school and expanded learning programs, either in a school or a community based setting.
• Physically and mentally able to perform essential duties without hazard to oneself and others.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, lift, and carry 20 pounds of materials.
• Able to resolve challenging situations productively and without personalization.
• Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, sometimes in adverse weather situations.

The Sun Prairie Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Open to the Dane County Area (except the city of Madison)