Before and After School Program Instructor

Job Summary
Join our dynamic team at Baltimore Youth Academy, a Christian Nonprofit, as a Before- and After-School Program Instructor, where your enthusiasm and dedication will inspire children during their most formative hours. In this engaging role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes faith formation, social/emotional development, a growth mindset, and fun. Your energy and commitment will help children thrive.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor children in a variety of sports, arts and crafts, and recreational games, to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Foster character, faith, social skills, emotional regulation, and a growth mindset.
• Implement age-appropriate curriculum activities that foster holistic development.
• Manage classroom behavior through positive reinforcement techniques and effective behavior management strategies to maintain order and promote respectful interactions.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times; administer basic first aid when necessary and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Maintain organized records of incidents and other program documentation in compliance with organizational policies.
• Reward display of character traits and leadership.
• Assist with set up and take down, including some cleaning.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with children in settings such as daycare, camp counseling, tutoring, or childcare programs.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques and childhood development principles.
• Certification in first aid and CPR; additional certifications in special education or behavior management are a plus.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members.
• Ability to manage diverse groups of children with patience, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
• Experience in sports coaching, theater arts or babysitting is beneficial for creating engaging activities.
• A background in early childhood education or related fields is highly desirable. Join us if you’re passionate about nurturing young minds! This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while developing your skills in education and childcare within a vibrant community setting.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 18 per week

Application Question(s):

• What makes you interested in working at Christian Nonprofit?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• related: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person