After-School Program Floater Instructor

After-School Program Floater Instructor

About Brains and Motion Education:

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to inspire young athletes and help students develop their sports skills? 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. Apply today!

About the Role

As a Floater Instructor, you will provide instructional coverage across multiple school locations within an assigned area. You'll lead engaging STEAM, arts, or sports activities, helping students develop new skills, creativity, confidence, and teamwork.

When you're not assigned to a class, you may assist with program preparation, inventory, and other operational tasks. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, adapting to different environments, and supporting a variety of enrichment programs.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Enrichment Activities: Lead and inspire students in a variety of STEM-related activities involving Robotics, Makerspace and Digital Arts, expanding their imaginations and skill sets.

• Provide Instructional Coverage: Substitute for scheduled instructors at different school locations as needed.

• Engage Students: Encourage creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and sportsmanship through interactive lessons and activities.

• Maintain a Positive Environment: Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment while managing student behavior.

• Support Program Operations: Assist with inventory, class preparation, materials organization, and other assigned tasks when not teaching.

What We're Looking For:

• 1–2 years of experience in sports, STEAM, arts, or a related field, with a passion for working with children.
• Previous teaching, coaching, tutoring, or youth-program experience preferred.
• Ability to confidently engage and manage students in grades K-8.
• Flexibility to provide instructional coverage across multiple school locations.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and positive classroom-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel to assigned program locations.
• Current government-issued photo identification, such as a valid driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to successfully complete a required criminal background check.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 20–50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Details:

• Position: After-School Program Floater
• Pay: $32.00 / hour
• Schedule:
  • Mondays between 3:45PM -6:10 PM PST
  • Tuesday between 1:35PM to 6:10PM PST
  • Thursday between 1:45PM – 4:10PM PST
• Job Type: Part-time
• Program Areas: Santa Monica, California
• Location: Multiple assigned school locations within the designated area

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.