K-5 Learning Instructor

K–5 Afterschool Learning Instructor

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Anticipated Start Date: 9/19/2026 Position Type: Part-Time Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Community Location: Southside Homes

About the Organization

About StriveCLT

Founded in 2022, StriveCLT helps families improve their lives by increasing social capital and advancing economic mobility. The organization works primarily with underserved families in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, with programming rooted in the Southside Homes community.

StriveCLT takes a whole-family, community-based approach to creating opportunity. Through literacy, digital literacy, financial literacy, civic education, mentoring, workforce and educational development, enrichment, and community connections, StriveCLT provides children and adults with practical tools and resources to strengthen their educational and economic futures.

Our work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when families have access not only to programs, but also to the relationships, knowledge, skills, and opportunities that allow them to thrive. You can learn more about the organization here:

About the StriveCLT Afterschool Program

The StriveCLT Afterschool Program provides free, community-based afterschool programming for elementary-age Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students residing in the Southside Homes community.

The program is designed to provide students with a safe, consistent, academically supportive, and engaging environment during the critical hours after school.

StriveCLT's afterschool model combines academic support with literacy development, social-emotional learning, enrichment, family engagement, meals, mentoring, and access to caring adults.

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and student-centered K–5 Afterschool Learning Instructor to support elementary-age students in a structured and engaging afterschool environment.

The instructor will provide academic support in reading and literacy, assist students with homework completion, facilitate social-emotional learning activities, and lead enrichment experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence, and positive peer relationships.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, understands the developmental needs of elementary-age students, and can create a welcoming environment where students feel supported academically, socially, and emotionally.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide reading and literacy instruction and support for students in grades K–5.
• Assist students with homework, assignments, studying, and organization.
• Reinforce foundational reading skills, including phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension.
• Provide individualized and small-group academic support based on student needs.
• Facilitate age-appropriate social-emotional learning activities that strengthen skills such as self-awareness, communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, teamwork, and responsible decision-making.
• Plan and lead engaging enrichment activities such as educational games, leadership activities, creative projects, arts and crafts, STEM activities and other hands-on learning experiences.
• Encourage positive behavior, respectful communication, and healthy peer relationships.
• Establish and maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment.
• Monitor student participation, progress, and behavior during program activities.
• Communicate appropriately with program leadership regarding student needs, accomplishments, concerns, or behavioral issues.
• Assist with student arrival, dismissal, transitions, snack time, and other daily program routines.
• Maintain program materials and help prepare learning activities and instructional resources.
• Follow all program policies and procedures related to student safety and supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, psychology, social work, recreation, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with elementary-age children in a school, afterschool program, tutoring program, summer camp, youth development program, or similar setting preferred.
• Experience supporting reading, literacy, or elementary academic development is highly desirable.
• Ability to effectively manage and engage groups of children.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program staff and families.
• Must be available Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of elementary reading and literacy development.
• Experience providing homework assistance or tutoring.
• Familiarity with social-emotional learning concepts and activities.
• Experience developing enrichment activities for children.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience working with diverse students and families.

Physical Requirements

The position may require standing, walking, sitting on the floor or at student tables, participating in recreational activities, and occasionally lifting or moving program materials.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be someone who believes afterschool programming should be more than childcare. This individual will help create an environment where children can strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, develop healthy social-emotional skills, explore new interests, and enjoy learning.

How to apply:

Forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Please make sure the Subject Line reads: AFTERSCHOOL LEARNING INSTRUCTOR

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 18.0 per week

Work Location: In person