Part-Time Instructor (After School)

Elemental Hardware Enrichment; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Elemental Hardware Enrichment is seeking an Instructor to deliver hands-on, project-based programs for youth ages 5–14. You’ll lead activities across DIY Builders, DIY Makers, and Grow-It-Yourself, guiding learning and SEL goals in collaboration with site staff.

You will work afternoons, coordinate with partner sites across Ventura County, and provide feedback to leadership on program quality. Travel and ongoing training are part of the role, with onboarding processes detailed in the program.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience working with students aged 5–14.
• 2–4 years of classroom management experience.
• Availability for shifts Monday–Friday 12pm–6pm.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in Spanish.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Pass live scan background check within 2 weeks of offer.
• First Aid Certification or willingness to acquire within 2 weeks.
• CPR Certification or willingness to acquire within 2 weeks.
• Mandated reporter training or willingness to complete.
• Enjoys working with students aged 5–14.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on programs and lessons across DIY Builders, DIY Makers, Grow-It-Yourself.
• Supervise youth during transitions, snack, dismissal, and homework help.
• Travel between partner sites in Ventura County.
• Share feedback at team meetings and professional development.
• Participate in community events as needed.
• Engage in onboarding and ongoing training.

Skills

Classroom management

Spanish communication

Youth engagement

Communication

Punctuality

Job description

Job Summary: Instructor

Elemental Hardware Enrichment is on a mission to empower kids with confidence-boosting, hands-on curriculum that builds competence through project-based learning opportunities. As a vertically integrated manufacturer and program provider, we're uniquely positioned to uphold excellence across every step of the educational journey - from product design to classroom instruction.

Instructors play a critical role in delivering youth empowerment through hands-on activities and social and emotional learning. As an Instructor with Elemental Hardware, you will use your classroom management skills to engage students in a variety of project-based learning experiences that expose them to unique career pathway options.

You will master delivering different hands-on programs and lessons we offer across our program lines (current programs: DIY Builders, DIY Makers, and Grow-It-Yourself) and provide critical insight and feedback from the classroom that informs leadership on program health, quality, and opportunities to improve.

As part of a school site team you may work alongside other Elemental Hardware staff as well as partner staff to supervise youth during transitions, snack, dismissal, and homework help as well as support the overall organization of the school site. In the classroom, you are primarily working independently with groups of up to 20 students.

After each class, during team meetings, and in professional development opportunities, you will share vital feedback and insights that will directly influence the quality and content of our programs and training. Instructors may also have opportunities to participate in community events (some travel required).

This role reports to the Program Supervisor. Instructors must have shift availability primarily in the afternoons and the ability to travel between partner sites throughout Ventura County.

Onboarding consists of:

• Mandatory personnel trainings (both online and in-person)
• Hands-on instruction with our staff
• Written and video instructional material
• Shadowing and supervised instructional support

Ongoing training (both online and in-person) as well as regular team meetings and development conversations with your manager will be required throughout employment.

Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of experience working with students aged 5 - 14 years of age
• 2 - 4 years of classroom management experience
• Communicate availability for shifts Monday - Friday (days may vary) between 12pm - 6pm
• Must be able to comfortably communicate with students, parents, and staff in Spanish
• Have a current Drivers License and reliable form of transportation
• Must be able to pass live scan fingerprinting and background check within 2 weeks of job offer date
• Current First Aid Certification, or willingness to acquire within 2 weeks of job offer date
• Current CPR Certification, or willingness to acquire within 2 weeks of job offer date
• Enjoys working with students aged 5 - 14 years of age
• Mandated reporter training (awareness of how to recognize and report suspected child maltreatment), or willingness to go through training

Preferred Skills & Experience

• You are a self-starter you know when to ask questions but you're eager to lead
• Professional you exhibit and communicate your product expertise effectively, and you take and receive feedback appropriately
• Punctual you take your commitments seriously, and when life inevitable gets in the way, you communicate as proactively as possible
• Strong communication it's rare that people misinterpret your intentions, actions, or communications
• Positive attitude people frequently describe you as someone who is growth-minded and brings positive energy to the room
• Detail-oriented
• Competitive pay we value this role not only as the face of our company but also as an invaluable source of feedback straight from our partners and students
• Reimbursements any certifications or TB tests required of you for this role are reimbursable upon your first shift in the classroom
• Growth opportunities as Instructors gain expertise in our program and develop their mentorship skills, they can be promoted to Senior Instructors. We prefer to promote from within the team, and we conduct regular performance reviews and development conversations to support you in achieving your growth goals.
• Part-time schedule perfect for recent high school graduates, college students interested in careers in education, and / or parents seeking supplemental income

Our Hiring & Onboarding Process:

• Phone screen with HR
• Final Interview with leadership
• Offer -- all offers begin at $20 per hour for onboarding and training. Upon completion, your rate will be re-evaluated based on performance.
• Reference checks and certification + documentation gathering (CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter Training, proof of recent negative TB test, etc.) + livescan background check
• In-Person Orientation on first day to review onboarding plan, complete mandatory trainings, and align on role expectations

We expect onboarding and training to take anywhere between 2 - 8 weeks depending on your level of experience, scheduling availability, speed of comprehension, and passing on the above-mentioned assessments. Onboarding and training is fully paid at $20 / hour. Upon completing your onboarding and training, your compensation will be re-evaluated based on experience and performance between the range of $21 - $24 per hour.