Full - Time High School Science Instructor

After School Instructor
EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. With a dedicated team of 30+ passionate full-time professionals and 400+ summer and school year staff, we have grown into a leading provider of out-of-school program providers. Our award-winning summer camps and after-school programs have reached hundreds of thousands of children, making a significant impact in their lives. Over the years, EDMO has gained recognition for its innovative approach to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) education, as well as its commitment to making learning engaging and accessible to all. EDMO's growth trajectory has been impressive, with expansion into multiple regions and over 200 partnerships with school districts in Northern California. Our organization's commitment to quality programming and equitable access has been acknowledged through various accolades, including:

Recipient of the 2020 NSLA Excellence in Summer Learning Award
With a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future, EDMO continues to make a positive difference in the lives of children and communities. Join our team and be part of an organization that is providing every child with the opportunity to cultivate curiosity, courage, and kindness!
At EDMO, staff members spend their time connecting with kids, honing leadership skills, and making a real impact - all while rocking wacky costumes and getting pied in the face! Our positions offer a unique opportunity to help kids uncover hidden talents, while pursuing your own personal and professional goals and passions. Spend your time developing translatable and transferable professional skills (like mentoring and classroom management) while growing social-emotional learning skills side by side with the kids (like collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving).
The After School Instructor is responsible for teaching all curriculum for students in their program. Instructors should be prepared for personal and professional growth, classroom management practice, and a whole lot of FUN!
Approach education with passion and excitement and build positive role-model relationships with students
Refine curriculum and add personal contributions as seen fit
Help cultivate healthy self-esteem and a natural love for learning
Be responsible for supply inventory, bin prep, and clean-up
Lead engaging and well-organized recreation activities designed to promote teamwork, collaboration, and fun physical activity
Exhibit the EDMO Vibe and demonstrate through actions and words each of the social-emotional learning (SEL) skills of self-awareness, problem-solving, advocacy, collaboration, and empathy, while also reinforcing these qualities in other staff and kids
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Completion or willingness to complete the Instructional Assistant Exam coordinating with the academic level required for the position (Will waive requirement with proof of Bachelor's degree with coursework primarily in English, AA degree, or completion of 48 college-level units) Proof will be required for employment*
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to carry bins of teaching materials
We love teaching like-minded humans! Experience facilitating groups of children and/or working with youth programs
working with kids
Creative, flexible, and excellent multi-tasker
Classroom management and teaching experience is a HUGE plus
Degree in progress in a related field and/or relevant experience
Basic science lab skills
Teaching credentials or units towards credentials is a HUGE BONUS!
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Environmental Requirements: work indoors and outdoors.
Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; Hours: Monday - Friday Regular Days: 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm; EDMO is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.