After School - Youth Program Instructor

About Brains and Motion Education

Are you ready to join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) and unleash the potential within every student?

At BAM!, we bring together top-notch instructors and exciting content to local schools and communities, offering students year-round opportunities to grow and explore their interests. Learning isn't just about gaining knowledge—it's about having fun, staying active, and making lasting memories!

Our on-campus programs are located at local schools, providing a safe, engaging environment where students can thrive alongside their peers. We specialize in innovative STEM, Arts, and Sports enrichment programs that have inspired over 100,000 students across more than 1,000 schools. Whether through multi-sport programs or guided recess, our mission is simple: to equip kids with the physical and social tools to thrive.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in youth sports, join us in shaping the future of active learning!

Job Description

We are looking for a high-energy After School - Youth Program Instructor to facilitate engaging after-school experiences, including hands-on STEAM projects, creative art, active physical games, and homework support. In this role, you will cultivate an encouraging space where K–8 students stay active, curious, and supported throughout the afternoon. 

Key Responsibilities

• Activity Leadership: Lead structured STEAM experiments, hands-on creative art projects, and active sports/recreational games.
• Academic Support: Facilitate dedicated daily homework sessions and assist students with assignments.
• Student Safety & Engagement: Maintain active supervision, manage group dynamics in grades K–8, and foster a safe, inclusive atmosphere.
• Structured Recess & Play: Direct outdoor recreational play and guided recess activities to keep students energized and engaged.
• Site Preparation: Transport, set up, and clean up necessary program materials and equipment for daily sessions.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of 48 college semester units (or 2 years of higher education), an associate degree or higher, or proof of meeting ESSA standards via a local assessment test.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience instructing, mentoring, or working with youth in STEM, creative arts, or athletic settings.
• Classroom Management: Proven ability to manage groups of K–8 students and foster positive behavior.
• Identification & Mobility: Valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID) and reliable transportation to travel to assigned school locations.
• Clearance: Ability to pass a mandatory Live Scan / background check process.
• Physical Demands: Ability to occasionally lift and move program materials weighing 20–50 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodations).
• Availability: Available Monday through Friday afternoons between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Position Details

• Pay Rate: $25/hour
• Job Type: Part Time
• Schedule: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Wed 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM

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.