After-School Instructor / Teacher

HIRING FOR FALL 2026 — START IN 2 WEEKS!
Starting Pay: $27.00 per hour
Earn: $60+ per class / up to $300+ per week
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person – Ramona & Poway, CA

NOW HIRING FOR FALL 2026!
Do you love working with kids? Are you looking for a fun, meaningful part-time teaching position with consistent afternoon hours?
Level UP Enrichment is hiring After-School Instructors / Teachers for Fall 2026, with classes starting in just 2 weeks!

We are currently looking for dependable, energetic instructors to teach Monday–Thursday in Ramona, with additional Friday opportunities in Poway.
For the past six years, Level UP Enrichment has brought engaging after-school programs to students throughout California.
You bring the energy, leadership, and enthusiasm. We provide the curriculum, training, lesson plans, and program materials.

Programs
This position focuses on:

• Art
• Chess

Level UP provides the curriculum, lesson plans, and materials needed to teach each class.

Schedule
Ramona

• Monday–Thursday
• 1:45 PM–4:15 PM
• 2.5 paid hours per class

Poway

• Friday classes available
• Afternoon after-school schedule
• Exact times vary by school assignment

Applicants who can consistently work multiple days per week are strongly preferred.

Compensation & Perks

• Starting Rate: $27.00 per hour
• $60+ per class
• Opportunity to earn $300+ per week
• Paid training
• $100 bonus after completing required training
• $200 referral bonus when you bring a friend who successfully joins the Level UP team
• Pre-written Art and Chess curriculum
• Lesson plans provided
• Program materials and supplies provided
• Gas bonus for qualifying assignments located more than 15 miles from your starting location
• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

A Day on the Job
You will travel to your assigned school and independently lead an engaging Art or Chess enrichment class using Level UP's provided curriculum and materials.
Your responsibilities include:

• Arriving prepared and on time
• Setting up classroom materials
• Checking students into the program
• Leading the assigned Art or Chess lesson
• Keeping students actively engaged
• Managing classroom behavior and expectations
• Maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
• Communicating professionally with students, families, school staff, and Level UP leadership
• Following student dismissal and safety procedures
• Organizing and transporting program materials

This position is a great fit for:

• College students
• Substitute teachers
• Teachers and educators
• Artists
• Chess players or coaches
• Camp counselors
• Youth-program staff
• Morning workers
• Anyone looking for meaningful supplemental income

Essential Physical & Classroom Requirements
This position requires employees to safely supervise and lead groups of children in an active, fast-paced enrichment environment.
Employees must be able to perform the following essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Physical Stamina & Lifting: Safely lift, carry, and maneuver up to 40 pounds of program materials.
• Materials Transportation: Transport and manage program supplies, including storage containers or supply crates, using a personal vehicle.
• Mobility & Rapid Response: Move safely and quickly through indoor and outdoor school environments and respond promptly and calmly when immediate action is required.
• Independent Group Supervision: Independently supervise and manage groups of up to 20 students in grades 1–5 or up to 10 TK/K students, depending on the program.
• Classroom Management: Establish clear expectations, redirect student behavior appropriately, and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom.
• Communication: Clearly and professionally communicate with students, parents or guardians, school staff, and Level UP leadership.
• Active Classroom Environment: Remain attentive, engaged, and responsive while working in an energetic and sometimes loud environment.

Qualifications
We're looking for instructors who are dependable, enthusiastic, engaging, and confident working with children.
Applicants must have:

• A genuine interest in working with children in grades K–6
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence independently leading and supervising a group of students
• Reliable personal transportation capable of carrying program supplies
• A working smartphone
• Reliable afternoon availability
• Ability to complete required background screening and fingerprinting upon hiring
• Strong dependability and time-management skills
• Interest or experience in Art and/or Chess

Bonus Qualifications
We especially encourage applicants with:

• Teaching, tutoring, coaching, childcare, camp, or youth-program experience
• Classroom management experience
• Experience independently managing groups of children
• Art or creative-project experience
• Chess playing, coaching, or teaching experience
• Coursework or experience in education, child development, psychology, recreation, or a related field

Availability
We are especially interested in applicants who can consistently work:
Monday–Thursday: Ramona
Friday: Poway
The more days you are available, the more opportunities you may have to earn $300+ per week during the school season.

Ready to Level UP?
Fall 2026 classes start in just 2 weeks, so apply today!
Send us your resume through Indeed and let us know during your interview whether you are interested in teaching Art, Chess, or both, as well as which days you are available.
We look forward to welcoming new instructors to the Level UP Enrichment team!

Starting Pay: $27.00/hour
Typical Class Earnings: $60+
Potential Weekly Earnings: $300+
Schedule: Monday–Thursday in Ramona + Friday opportunities in Poway
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person