Part Time Before/After School Program Teacher - Imagine Foundations Leeland

Innovation-Learnin; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovation Learning is hiring a Resilience Coach to support school-age students at the Imagine Foundations Leeland site in Upper Marlboro, MD. This role blends mentorship, enrichment, recreation, and academic support to help children build confidence and life skills.

You will lead activities, provide homework help, supervise play, and foster social-emotional growth while upholding safety and licensing standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children in schools, childcare programs, camps, recreation programs, or youth organizations preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, patience, and a genuine passion for youth development.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students and create a welcoming environment.
• Serve as a role model by promoting respect, responsibility, and resilience.
• Support students through positive behavior guidance and conflict resolution.
• Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.
• Lead engaging enrichment, recreation, and team-building activities.
• Facilitate homework help and academic support sessions.
• Participate in games, fitness activities, and outdoor play.
• Help students develop social-emotional and leadership skills.
• Assist with daily program setup and cleanup.
• Support student check-in, attendance, and dismissal procedures.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Follow all company policies, licensing requirements, and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Description

Now Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year!

Location/Schedule:

School-Based Program Site - Imagine Foundations Leeland - Upper Marlboro, MD

Reports To:

Head Coach/Site Leadership

Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 6:30AM-8:30AM and 2:30PM-6:30PM

We are currently looking for candidates who are available to work all five days for one or both shifts in their entirety. We cannot accommodate partial shifts

Pay: $17-22/hour, Based on experience and region

Position Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? As a Resilience Coach, you will help create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where students can build confidence, develop life skills, and thrive. This is an active, hands-on role that combines mentorship, enrichment, recreation, and academic support. We are looking for positive, energetic team members who enjoy working with school-age children and creating meaningful connections every day.

Key Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Support

• Build positive relationships with students and create a welcoming environment.
• Serve as a role model by promoting respect, responsibility, and resilience.
• Support students through positive behavior guidance and conflict resolution.
• Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.

Program Delivery

• Lead engaging enrichment, recreation, and team-building activities.
• Facilitate homework help and academic support sessions.
• Participate in games, fitness activities, and outdoor play.
• Help students develop social-emotional and leadership skills.

Program Operations

• Assist with daily program setup and cleanup.
• Support student check-in, attendance, and dismissal procedures.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Follow all company policies, licensing requirements, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children in schools, childcare programs, camps, recreation programs, or youth organizations preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, patience, and a genuine passion for youth development.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.

State Requirements:

Candidates must be 19 years old and older and have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 400 hours of experience working with school-aged children OR 1 year of college coursework
• Completion of 90 clock hours of approved school aged coursework (45 hours of Growth and Development, 45 hours of School Aged Curriculum)
• Completion of 9 hours of communication training
• Completion of 3 hour ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) training
• Must pass required background check and health clearance per Maryland child care licensing standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout program hours.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Why Join Us?

• Make a lasting impact in the lives of children.
• Work in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment.
• Gain valuable experience in youth development and education.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.

Innovation Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background screenings and licensing requirements.