Structured Recess Program Instructor

Paycom; Oakland, Piedmont (CA, CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Brains and Motion Education (BAM!) is seeking a Structured Recess Program Instructor to lead games and activities during school recess in Oakland, CA. The role focuses on creating a safe, energetic, and inclusive environment for elementary and middle school students.

You will deliver engaging activities, encourage positive interactions, and help students stay active and safe. This is a part-time, seasonal position with a November 2026 start and a June 2027 end date.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, recreation, coaching, camp, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to confidently manage and engage groups of students.
• Comfortable working with students across elementary and middle school grade levels.
• Strong communication, patience, and positive behavior-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to the assigned school location.
• Current government-issued photo identification (driver's license or state ID).
• Ability to successfully complete a required criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Foster Fun and Safety: Create and maintain a lively, inclusive playground environment with 20+ students.
• Innovate Play: Coordinate the game of the day and keep recess engaging with diverse activities.
• Promote Positive Play: Model safe, healthy play and conflict resolution through active participation.
• Inspire Engagement: Ensure all students feel welcome and involved in activities.
• Teach with Confidence: Deliver PE lessons across multiple grade levels to support physical development.

Skills

Child engagement

Group management

Communication

Patience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oakland - Oakland, CA 94611, Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Structured Recess Program Instructor

About Brains and Motion Education

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children and create a positive, active school-day experience? Join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), where we bring engaging enrichment, sports, STEM, and arts programs to schools and communities.

At BAM!, we believe learning should be active, meaningful, and fun. Our programs give students opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.

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.

About the Role

As a Structured Recess Instructor, you will help create an organized, energetic, and welcoming recess experience for elementary and middle school students. You'll lead games and activities, encourage positive interactions, and help maintain a safe environment where students can enjoy being active.

What You'll Do

• 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.

We're Looking For

• A genuine interest in working with children and leading games or physical activities.
• Previous experience working with children in a school, recreation, coaching, camp, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to confidently manage and engage groups of students.
• Comfortable working with students across elementary and middle school grade levels.
• Strong communication, patience, and positive behavior-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to the assigned school location.
• Current government-issued photo identification, such as a valid driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to successfully complete a required criminal background check.

Details

• Position: Structured Recess Program Instructor
• Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Estimated Start Date: First week of November 2026
• Expected End Date: June 2027
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
• Job Type: Part-time, Seasonal

Employer Commitment

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.