Enrichment Music Instructor

Citizens of the World Charter School - Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Citizens of the World Charter School - Los Angeles is seeking Enrichment Elective Instructors to lead after-school sessions for students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, offering fun, interactive activities in academics, recreation, and STEAM.

You will plan 8–10 sessions of 60–90 minutes each over 8–10 weeks, maintain a safe learning environment, and support students’ social and emotional development while engaging families and the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging TK–8 students in after-school activities.
• Ability to manage groups and create a safe learning environment.
• Comfort using basic tech for activities and communication.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in after-school electives in academics, recreation, and STEAM.
• Plan 8–10 sessions of 1 to 1.5 hours each over 8–10 weeks.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Support social and emotional development of children.
• Communicate respectfully with families and the CWC LA community.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Engage diverse students

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Technology tools for lessons

Job description

Our Enrichment Elective Instructors will be working with students from Transitional Kindergarten to 8th grade, providing them with the opportunity to explore a variety of new and exciting activities. This may not strictly fit into in school curriculum, but develops character, resilience, and motivation, and encourage them to pursue wider goals. Our instructors will conduct 1 to 1.5-hour sessions over a period of 8 to 10 weeks, engaging children in fun, interactive, and age-appropriate after-school electives in academics, recreation, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).Responsibilities:Engage children in fun, interactive, and age-appropriate after-school electives in academics, recreation, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).Plan 8 - 10, 1-hour to 1.5-hour sessions of fun, interactive, and age-appropriate after-school electives in academics, recreation, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment;Support the social and emotional development of children;Encourage the involvement of the families of the children.Develop a strong school culture by influencing, motivating, and building rapport with faculty, administrators, parents, and volunteers.Flex administrative muscles to organize program schedules, and collect and enter important program data.Be highly alert, and focused and take proactive, preventative measures to keep all students safe.Develop and maintain positive teacher-student and peer relationships.Implement classroom management procedures for all activities and transitions (training provided).Active participant in the group, staff, and professional development meetings.Maintain day-school classrooms, field, and office equipment in a clean and organized way.Communicate, with a respectful and positive attitude in the CWC LA Community.Safely use technology/electronic tools/supplies to maintain the quality of all equipment.Arrive at scheduled shifts, meetings, and pieces of training on time.Demonstrate maturity when dealing with children and sensitive issues.Willing to organize and enthusiastically participate in games indoors and/or outdoors.At least 18 years of ageHigh school degree or equivalentOrganized self-starter exhibiting good judgment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and demandsLead or teach groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youthInterest and passionate about working with childrenWork independently and on a teamExperience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school communityWork with children in a positive and caring mannerMaintain professional boundaries with peers, students, and community membersCompensation & Schedule:Schedule: (M, T, TH, F), 2-6 pm, opportunities for 2-6 hours per week.$25 - $65 per hour: Compensation is based on relevant years of experience, class offering, and class enrollment. Offers are contingent upon a favorable background check and additional clearances.