After-School Activities Instructor; Part Time, After School, In-Person

Position: After-School Activities Instructor (Part Time, After School, In-Person)
Location Chicago, United States# After-School Activities Instructor (Part Time, After School, In-Person) at Concorde Education Location Chicago , United States Salary $50 - $100 /hour

Job Type Contract Date  Posted January 23rd, 2026

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** Position Overview
** Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered After-School Activities Instructor to facilitate short-format enrichment programming for students in a school-based setting. This role supports high-quality, age-appropriate learning experiences that build students’ confidence, curiosity, and collaboration skills through hands-on, interactive activities.

Programming topics vary by assignment and may include STEM enrichment, arts, games and design challenges, academic skill-building, or structured clubs. The instructor will deliver instruction one day per week for approximately one hour across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.
** What You Will Teach
** The After-School Activities Teacher leads structured enrichment sessions designed to promote active participation, positive peer interaction, and skill development. Lessons should be engaging, appropriately scaffolded, and aligned to a clear weekly plan, while remaining flexible to the needs of the group and the school environment.
** Major Topics Can Include
*** Team-building games and collaborative problem-solving
* STEM enrichment activities (design challenges, simple coding or logic activities, experiments aligned to site expectations)
* Creative arts (visual art, digital creativity, music activities, performance-based projects)
* Academic enrichment (homework support, study skills, literacy/math games)
* Social-emotional learning routines (communication, self-management, goal-setting, reflection)
* Leadership and workplace readiness habits (responsibility, persistence, respectful discussion)
* Project-based learning and student showcases
* Classroom routines, expectations, and positive community-building
** Key Responsibilities
*** Deliver a 10-session after-school enrichment course with clear objectives and engaging instruction
* Establish consistent routines, transitions, and expectations aligned to site policies
* Facilitate hands-on activities that promote participation, collaboration, and skill growth
* Differentiate instruction to support varying readiness levels and learning needs
* Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
* Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
* Adapt pacing and activities as needed while maintaining the intended outcomes of the program
** Qualifications (Required)
*** Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
* Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth programs)
* Strong facilitation skills, classroom presence, and clear communication
* Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
* Ability to lead engaging activities with appropriate structure and positive behavior supports
* Comfort implementing lesson plans and providing clear documentation of session completion, as required
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* Schedule:

** Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school)  
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* Location:

** On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment  
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* Start Date:

** Rolling openings based on school schedules
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