Instructor - Structured Recess

Brains And Motion Education; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Brains and Motion Education seeks an Instructor to lead structured recess and physical activities for students in grades K-8. The role involves organizing games for 20+ students, promoting safe play, and delivering engaging PE lessons at on-site locations in Piedmont, CA.

The position is part-time for the school term, with a 9:30–1:30 schedule on Tue, Thu, and Fri and a 10:00–1:30 slot on Wednesdays. Requires safety, reliability, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Passion for playing games and leading activities with children
• Prior school-based instructional or aide experience preferred
• Ability to work with students in grades K-8
• Ability to manage large groups (20+ students)
• Criminal background check required

Responsibilities

• Foster Fun and Safety: create a lively, inclusive playground environment while ensuring safety.
• Innovate Play: coordinate the game of the day and keep recess exciting with diverse activities.
• Promote Positive Play: model safe, healthy play and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Inspire Engagement: engage a diverse student group in respectful, inclusive play.
• Teach with Confidence: deliver PE lessons across multiple grade levels, promoting development and teamwork.

Skills

Student engagement

Group management

Safety mindset

Dependable

Background check readiness

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Piedmont - CA 94611

Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Instructor - Structured Recess

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.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, consider joining us in shaping the future of learning.

Job Description:

• Foster Fun and Safety: Create and maintain a lively, inclusive playground environment where safety and enjoyment go hand-in-hand. Organize and lead games and activities for 20+ students.
• Innovate Play:Coordinate the "game of the day" and keep recess exciting with a variety of popular activities that engage all students.
• Promote Positive Play:Encourage safe, healthy play and positive conflict resolution by modeling good behavior and actively participating in activities.
• Inspire Engagement: Actively engage a diverse group of students in respectful and inclusive play, ensuring everyone feels welcome and involved.
• Teach with Confidence: Deliver Physical Education lessons confidently across multiple grade levels, fostering physical development and teamwork.

Qualifications:

• Passion for playing games and leading activities with children, with the ability to model positive behavior.
• Prior experience in a school setting as an instructor or teacher's aide (PE instruction or sports coaching experience preferred).
• Ability to work with students in grades K-8.
• Ability to manage and engage larger groups of students (20+).
• Reliable transportation.
• Must possess a current, government issued photo identification, such as a valid driver’s license or state ID, and have dependable transportation to travel to assigned program locations as needed.
• Criminal background check required.

Details:

• Wage: $25.00 per hour.
• Start Date: September 22, 2026
• End Date: June 4, 2027
• Schedule: Tuesday–Friday
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:30 AM–1:30 PM (4 hours/day)
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM–1:30 PM (3.5 hours)
• Job Type: Part-time, Seasonal.

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.