Enrichment Teaching Opportunities

Concorde Education; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education is seeking enthusiastic instructors for enrichment programs serving elementary to high school students. Roles are offered as independent contractor assignments with on-site work at partner schools or community locations, rolling start dates based on school partner schedules.

Assignments vary in scope and may include STEM, coding, arts, athletics, and academic enrichment. Compensation starts at $50+ per instructional hour and is determined per assignment based on factors like

Qualifications

• At least 60 completed college credits (or equivalent relevant professional experience)
• Experience teaching, coaching, tutoring, instructing, mentoring, or leading youth programs
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, community organizations, or similar settings
• Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills
• Reliable, professional, and organized work habits
• Applicants from a wide variety of professional and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate enrichment instruction.
• Prepare for each instructional session using approved lesson plans, provided curriculum, or instructor-developed activities when appropriate.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage active student participation while adapting instruction to varying ages, experience levels, and learning styles.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and classroom management throughout each session.
• Communicate professionally with designated school personnel and Concorde Education representatives regarding attendance, scheduling, and program needs.
• Follow all applicable school policies, site procedures, safety expectations, and emergency protocols.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled instructional sessions.

Skills

60 credits

Teaching youth

Youth programs

Communication

Organization

Diverse backgrounds encouraged

Education

60 credits / equivalent experience

Job description

Location

On-site at partner schools or community locations (varies by assignment)

Schedule

Typical 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school

Program Length

Approximately 8–10 weeks per assignment

Start Date

Rolling opportunities based on school partner schedules

Compensation

Starting at $50+ per instructional hour, with rates varying based on the assignment, instructor qualifications, experience, location, scheduling needs, and other program-related factors.

About The Opportunity

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning.

We are seeking enthusiastic instructors from a wide variety of educational, creative, technical, athletic, and professional backgrounds who are interested in providing instructional services for enrichment programs serving elementary, middle, and high school students.

This posting is intended to identify qualified professionals who may be considered for future independent contractor instructional assignments as opportunities become available.

ASSIGNMENT SCOPE

Assignment details vary by school and may differ in grade level, schedule, duration, student enrollment, and program focus.

Programs May Include Instruction In Areas Such As

• STEM, engineering, and design challenges
• Coding, robotics, artificial intelligence, and technology
• Digital art, animation, photography, video production, and graphic design
• Fine arts, music, dance, theater, and creative expression
• Chess, strategy games, tabletop games, and academic enrichment
• Cooking, household science, entrepreneurship, and career exploration
• Sports, fitness, yoga, movement, and wellness

Study Skills, Tutoring, Literacy, And Other Educational Enrichment Programs

Instructors are expected to deliver engaging, organized instruction while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and appropriately supervised learning environment that aligns with school expectations and Concorde Education program standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate enrichment instruction.
• Prepare for each instructional session using approved lesson plans, provided curriculum, or instructor-developed activities when appropriate.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage active student participation while adapting instruction to varying ages, experience levels, and learning styles.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and classroom management throughout each session.
• Communicate professionally with designated school personnel and Concorde Education representatives regarding attendance, scheduling, and program needs.
• Follow all applicable school policies, site procedures, safety expectations, and emergency protocols.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled instructional sessions.

Qualifications

• At least 60 completed college credits (or equivalent relevant professional experience where appropriate for the assignment)
• Experience teaching, coaching, tutoring, instructing, mentoring, or leading youth programs
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, community organizations, or similar settings
• Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills
• Reliable, professional, and organized work habits
• Applicants from a wide variety of professional and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Curriculum, lesson objectives, and instructional expectations vary by assignment. Some programs include established lesson plans, while others provide flexibility for instructors to utilize age‑appropriate activities and professional expertise that align with assignment objectives and school expectations.

Compensation

Compensation is determined individually for each assignment and may vary based on factors including assignment complexity, instructor qualifications, relevant experience, geographic location, scheduling considerations, specialized expertise, and school partner requirements.

Compensation details are communicated prior to assignment acceptance.

APPLICATION AND ONBOARDING

This posting is intended to identify qualified professionals for potential future independent contractor instructional opportunities.

Submitting an application does not create an employment relationship or guarantee placement, assignment offers, minimum hours, future work, or continued engagement.

Applicants selected to move forward may be invited to complete additional screening, provide documentation, complete onboarding requirements, and establish an independent contractor profile. Completion of these steps does not guarantee assignment selection.

Assignment offers remain contingent upon factors including program availability, instructor qualifications, school partner approval, scheduling compatibility, successful completion of any legally required background review or clearance process, and final written assignment confirmation.

Applicants should not provide criminal history information unless specifically requested as part of an applicable, legally compliant screening process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Concorde Education is committed to providing equal opportunity in the selection of independent contractors and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Where applicable, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with governing law, including applicable Fair Chance and Ban-the-Box requirements.