Afterschool Enrichment Instructor

Job Title:

After school Enrichment Instructor. Arts and STEAM

Location:

Multiple school locations across the Atlanta Metro Area

Department:
After school Programs

Reports to:

Program Director

Position Type:
Part Time. 1099 Contractor

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm to 6:00pm

Artportunity Knocks is seeking enthusiastic After school Enrichment Instructors to support our Arts and STEAM programming for K through 8th grade students. This role focuses on delivering engaging enrichment experiences through art, STEM learning, academic support, and social emotional development activities.

This position is ideal for educators, paraprofessionals, creatives, and youth leaders passionate about developing young people through hands on learning, creativity, and leadership building opportunities. Some outdoor activities may be included.

• Facilitate Artportunity Knocks curriculum using structured daily and weekly lesson plans
• Lead engaging lessons across arts, STEM, academic enrichment, and social emotional learning
• Create age appropriate activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and growth
• Support student completion of projects that may culminate in a final presentation or showcase

• Encourage participation and identify teachable moments during activities
• Foster leadership, teamwork, and confidence in students
• Model positive behavior including respect, citizenship, and sportsmanship
• Create a safe, welcoming, and fun learning environment

• Implement classroom management practices aligned with AK policies and school site guidelines
• Supervise students during transitions, mealtime activities, arrival, and dismissal
• Ensure assigned student groups are supervised and safe at all times
• Perform all responsibilities with a strong focus on student safety

• Work collaboratively with staff, leadership, and families
• Maintain strong professional relationships with coworkers, students, and parents
• Support overall program operations and daily routines

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year experience supervising or instructing children in an educational or enrichment setting
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead activities for groups of children
• Proven ability to maintain safe and structured environments
• Positive attitude, self starter mindset, and strong communication skills
• Ability to pass a background check
• General mobility including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and light lifting up to 20 pounds

• Experience as an after school instructor, paraprofessional, substitute teacher, or certified teacher
• First Aid and Child and Adult CPR Certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Passion for youth development, arts, and STEAM education
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills
• Adaptability and positive energy
• Team oriented mindset
• Commit e to student safety and enrichment

• 1099 Contractor Position
• Part Time After School Programming
• Some outdoor activities may be required
• Physical activity including walking, standing, bending, and light lifting may be involved

Artportunity Knocks Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please notify Human Resources. Artportunity Knocks Inc. is a drug free workplace.