Enrichment Technology Instructor

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

Job summary

Citizens of the World Los Angeles is seeking Enrichment Elective Instructors to guide after-school sessions for TK–8 students. You will lead 1 to 1.5-hour activities over 8 to 10 weeks, covering academics, recreation, and STEAM in a fun, age-appropriate setting.

The role emphasizes safety, social-emotional development, and collaboration with families and school staff. Training provided; flexible indoor/outdoor activities and strong classroom presence required.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Organized self-starter with good judgment.
• Lead or teach groups of children and inspire youth.
• Passion for working with children.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Experience with diverse communities.
• Ability to interact positively with children.
• Maintain professional boundaries with peers and students.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in after-school electives in academics, recreation, and STEAM.
• Plan 8–10 sessions of 1 to 1.5 hours each.
• Establish and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Support social and emotional development of children.
• Encourage family involvement.
• Develop school culture by motivating staff and volunteers.
• Organize program schedules and enter data.
• Be alert and proactive to keep students safe.
• Foster positive teacher-student and peer relationships.
• Implement classroom management procedures for activities and transitions.
• Participate in staff and professional development meetings.
• Maintain classrooms, field, and office equipment.
• Communicate respectfully within the CWC LA Community.
• Safely use technology/tools to maintain equipment quality.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and training.
• Demonstrate maturity when dealing with children and sensitive issues.
• Organize and participate in games indoors/outdoors.

Skills

Youth engagement

Program planning

Classroom management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school degree or equivalent
• Organized self-starter exhibiting good judgment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and demands
• Lead or teach groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth
• Interest and passionate about working with children
• Work independently and on a team
• Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school community
• Work with children in a positive and caring manner
• Maintain professional boundaries with peers, students, and community members

Compensation & 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.