Instructor - Structured Recess (San Martin, CA)

Brains & Motion Education; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) is looking for enthusiastic Structured Recess Instructors to guide and inspire children in a fun, safe, and inclusive recess setting. You’ll foster physical activity, teamwork, and positive social interactions among students in a vibrant on-campus program.

You will lead games for 20+ students, coordinate the game of the day, and model responsible, respectful play across grades K-8. This part-time, seasonal role supports student growth and engagement.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Student engagement

Group management

Reliability

Transportation

Background check

Passion for kids

Job description

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.

Job Description:

Brains & Motion Education is looking for enthusiastic Structured Recess Instructors to join our team! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to guide and inspire children in a fun, safe, and inclusive recess setting. You'll play a crucial part in fostering physical activity, teamwork, and positive social interactions among students.

In this role, you will:

• 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/hour
  
• Schedule: Starting 08/14/26 and will run until 6/4/27 everyMondays - Fridays except Wednesday(8:15 AM- 2:00 PM PST). Wednesday (8:15AM - 12:40 PM PST)
• 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.