Dance & Enrichment Educator | After-School Project Lead

Living Classrooms Foundation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Classrooms Foundation is seeking an Enrichment Educator to plan and execute project-based learning for 1st through 8th grade students in our afterschool program. Responsibilities include creating curriculum, facilitating units, and guiding students through hands-on projects culminating in quarterly showcases.

The role emphasizes a safe, engaging learning environment, collaboration with staff, and active participation in program activities and events after school and in the summer.

Qualifications

• Must be punctual and reliable.
• School Year Hours, Monday through Friday, 2pm to 6pm.
• Summer Hours, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm (hours may vary based on site).
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with school-aged children in an educational environment.
• Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time (3 hours).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop age- and skill-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities and special projects that fuse the arts or technology to academic competencies.
• Plan and facilitate project-based units throughout the afterschool program.
• Engage youth in respect, healthy habits, decision-making, hands-on learning, community-building and service learning.
• Produce student presentations for quarterly showcases.
• Provide a high-quality learning environment for young people.
• Supervise children and manage daily dismissal and transitions.
• Maintain classroom organization and inventory of materials.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend training opportunities.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Living Classrooms Foundation is seeking an Enrichment Educator to plan and execute project-based learning for 1st through 8th grade students in our afterschool program. Responsibilities include creating curriculum, facilitating units, and guiding students through hands-on projects culminating in quarterly showcases.

The role emphasizes a safe, engaging learning environment, collaboration with staff, and active participation in program activities and events after school and in the summer.