Creative Arts & Financial Literacy Instructor - After School Enrichment

Brains And Motion Education; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Brains and Motion Education in Bellflower, CA is seeking a Creative Arts & Financial Literacy Instructor to lead after-school enrichment for K-6 students. You will deliver hands-on projects, blend creative arts with basic money management, and create an engaging, safe learning space.

The role emphasizes adapting BAM! curriculum, strong classroom management, and clear communication with schools, families, and program managers.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience teaching, mentoring, or working with youth in creative arts, financial literacy, or related fields.
• Knowledge of creative arts and foundational financial literacy concepts for elementary students.
• Genuine passion for teaching and mentoring children.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate students through hands-on, interactive instruction.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to lift 20–50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school enrichment classes focused on creative arts and financial literacy for students in grades K-6.
• Teach budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, goal setting, money management, and responsible financial decision-making through interactive activities.
• Guide students through hands-on creative projects using various artistic mediums.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Follow BAM! curriculum while adapting instruction to diverse learners.
• Maintain effective classroom management and a safe learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with school staff, program managers, and families.
• Serve as a positive role model encouraging curiosity, creativity, responsibility, and confidence.

Skills

Teaching youth

Creative arts

Financial literacy

Classroom management

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Bellflower - CA 90706Salary Range: $32.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Creative Arts & Financial Literacy Instructor - After-School Enrichment

About Brains and Motion Education

Are you ready to join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) and be part of a team focused on unleashing the potential within every student?
At BAM!, we bring together top-notch instructors and exciting content in local schools and communities, offering students year-round opportunities to grow and explore their interests. Learning isn't just about knowledge - it's about having fun and making lasting memories!
Our on-campus programs are conveniently located at schools and universities, providing a safe environment where students can thrive, learn, and have fun with their friends. 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.

Job Description

Are you passionate about creativity, entrepreneurship, and helping students develop practical life skills? Do you enjoy making learning engaging through hands‑on projects and interactive activities? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Creative Arts & Financial Literacy Instructor!

In this role, you will:

• Lead engaging after-school enrichment classes focused on creative arts and financial literacy for students in grades K-6.
• Teach age-appropriate concepts such as budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, goal setting, money management, and responsible financial decision‑making through interactive activities and games.
• Guide students through hands‑on creative projects using a variety of artistic mediums, encouraging imagination, collaboration, and self‑expression.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where every student feels encouraged to participate and succeed.
• Follow BAM! curriculum while adapting instruction to meet the needs and learning styles of diverse student groups.
• Maintain effective classroom management and ensure a safe, organized learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with school staff, program managers, and families as needed.
• Serve as a positive role model who encourages curiosity, creativity, responsibility, and confidence.

Details

• Wage: $32.00 per hour
• Job Type: Part‑Time
• Availability:
  • September14,2026 until May21,2027
  • Monday to Friday(3:30pm - 5:30pm PST )

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience teaching, mentoring, or working with youth in creative arts, financial literacy, business, or related fields.
• Knowledge of creative arts and/or foundational financial literacy concepts appropriate for elementary students.
• A genuine passion for teaching and mentoring children.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate students through hands‑on, interactive instruction.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license or state‑issued ID.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Brains 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.