Part-Time Classroom Instructor

Aspire After school Learning is seeking year-round classroom instructors for our Learning ROCKS after school and summer camp program to provide daily holistic and academic support to historically underserved upper elementary school students in South Arlington, VA.

Our after school program bolsters students’ reading by providing targeted daily support to develop both reading skills and a love of reading. Program activities strengthen their STEM/STEAM skills and reinforce general academic content through regular project-based learning activities, including our annual science fair. Our summer camp is a fun and interactive experience that prevents summer learning loss, which year-over-year can make it more difficult for students experiencing poverty to catch up with their peers.

Join our team and use your talents and skills to guide students as you engage them in reading, academic exercises, enrichment activities, and exploring new places on field trips. This highly-interactive position will also interact professionally with program volunteers, community partners, and parents. You will be committed to ensuring Aspire students make gains in their learning while being part of an integral team dedicated to students’ growth and organizational excellence.

• Passionate about investing in the growth and potential of historically underserved students
• Looking to gain marketable, hands-on experience in the nonprofit, education, and/or childcare fields
• Self-motivated, independent, flexible, and resourceful
• Able to communicate and interact with children, parents, teachers, volunteers, and program staff in a way that is consistent with Aspire’s values
• Good at managing your time and projects
• Bilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, or any other language is a plus, but not a requirement
• Able to walk a mile and supervise kids outside
• Comfortable and proficient with computers and smartphone apps
• Experience/knowledgeable with Google Suite or Microsoft Office, including basic Excel
• A High school graduate or equivalent, at least 18 years old

The Part-time Classroom Instructor reports to the Program Manager & Coordinators. Working closely with our small Program Team, you will:

• Co-lead lessons and activities while providing direct support to approximately 25 students each day, including appropriate supervision and assistance during classroom and recreational activities
• Implement and plan lessons, activities, guest speakers, and field trips in collaboration with program staff
• Interact and communicate with parents, volunteers, visitors, and community organizations in accordance with Aspire’s values
• Provide programming and support to our Parent Connection events one evening per month
• Support program staff in collecting and maintaining program data
• Participate in relevant topic- and skill-based training and provide input into training and professional development sessions
• Assist in the daily maintenance of the Aspire classrooms
• Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and agreements of Aspire

• This position is part-time during the school year (20 hours/week) and full-time for the six-week summer camp (40 hours/week) from the end of June to the beginning of August.
• The salary for this position is $22,500/annually, with adjusted salary to reflect the extra summer camp hours (approx. $1600/pay period).
• The position is part-time (20 hours/week) and requires the ability to work in-person
• Depending on your site placement, the hours are as follows:
  • Monday – Friday from 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Drew Elementary School
  • Monday – Friday from 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Arlington Mill Community Center
  • Monday – Friday from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Randolph Elementary School
• The salary for this position is…