We Care Instructor *7:00am-9:00am (2 Hours M-F)

Mentor Public Schools; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Public Schools is seeking an after-school We Care Instructor for a 7:00am-9:00am shift at Sterling Morton Elementary in Mentor, Ohio. The role is a 2-hour, full-time school-day assignment, requiring supervision, safety oversight, and activity leadership for students. Salary is $15.00 per hour with CPR/First Aid preferred.

Applicants must be at least 18, have a HS diploma, and 500 hours of related experience, plus pass a physical exam. Deadline Oct 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 500 hours of related experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Good attendance record.
• Good judgment in routine and stressful situations.
• Proficiency in reading, math, oral and written communications.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• No alcohol or non-prescribed substances in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Accept directions and suggestions from the immediate supervisor.
• Supervise large and small groups of children in afterschool environment.
• Ensure the safety of students at all times.
• Assist the program leader in planning the program and environment.
• Lead students in developmentally appropriate activities as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining records, charts, and other clerical work.
• Communicate with students and families in a professional manner.
• Attend required in-services training sessions.

Skills

Reading

Math

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We Care Instructor *7:00am-9:00am (2 Hours M-F)

Mentor Public Schools Sterling Morton Elementary - Mentor, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948505
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 3:22 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Salary: $15.00/hour (Non-bargaining unit position)

Summary of Duties and Functions:

• Accept directions and suggestions from immediate supervisor.
• Supervise large and small groups of children in an afterschool environment, independently and as part of a team.
• Ensure the safety of students at all times.
• Assist the program leader in planning the program and environment.
• Lead students in developmentally appropriate activities as assigned.
• Assist in the maintenance of records, charts, and complete other clerical work as assigned using current computer hardware and software.
• Communicate with students and families in a professional manner.
• Attend required in-services training sessions.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Qualities to Perform Essential Functions:

• At least eighteen years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of five hundred hours of related experience.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Hold and maintain a good attendance record.
• Demonstrate appropriate decision-making skills and good judgment in both routine and stressful situations.
• Proficiency in reading, math, oral and written communications.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Physical Demands and the Work Environment:

• The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach and lift with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Some travel abilities are required.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The position requires the individual to be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints, to prioritize which needs are to be fulfilled first, interact with the public, students and other staff, meet demands from several people, and the ability to work alone.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Mentor Exempted Village School District shall comply with all Federal laws including the American with Disabilities Act and Occupational Safety Health Act and all requirement regulations of the U.S.. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board that no classified, professional staff member, or candidate for such a position in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, veteran of any war, or disability be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• ITC Generic
• 6451 Center Street
• Mentor, Ohio 44060
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• Email: [e-mail]