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Job Description
Afterschool Language Arts Teacher Genius Academy San Jose, CA Job Details Part-time $25 - $50 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Childcare Classroom management English Working with children Working with students Classroom experience Teaching Full Job Description Part-Time English Language Arts Teacher Elementary & Middle School | Afterschool Program | San Jose / Cupertino Area About Genius Academy Genius Academy is a long-standing elementary and middle school afterschool learning center serving families in San Jose, Cupertino, Saratoga, and West San Jose for nearly 30 years. We help students build strong academic foundations in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension while also developing confidence, curiosity, responsibility, and disciplined study habits. We are looking for an English Language Arts teacher who wants to help elementary and middle school students become stronger readers, clearer writers, and more confident learners. The Role We are hiring a part-time English Language Arts teacher to teach small-group classes for elementary and middle school students. Classes typically include approximately 5-15 students and focus on: Writing Grammar Reading comprehension Vocabulary Critical thinking Academic confidence and study habits This is an in-person, afterschool teaching role. Additional tutoring hours may be available for teachers who are interested and a strong fit.
Schedule Typical teaching availability needed:
Monday-Friday, approximately 2:30 PM-6:30 PM We can consider candidates available 2-4 days per week , but preference will be given to teachers who can commit consistently for the full school year and 4 days a week. What Makes This Role Meaningful At Genius Academy, teachers do more than help students complete assignments. Our teachers help students build academic skills, confidence, discipline, curiosity, and positive classroom habits. This is a strong role for someone who wants to teach in a smaller, community-based environment where individual student growth is visible and relationships matter. What You'll Do As an English Language Arts teacher, you will: Teach small-group English classes using provided curriculum, textbooks, and classroom materials Prepare lessons and activities that help students build real reading and writing skills Support students at different ability levels within the same classroom Track student progress, strengths, and areas for improvement Provide feedback to students that is clear, encouraging, and actionable Communicate student progress to parents and the Genius Academy team Maintain a positive, structured, and safe classroom environment Help students develop discipline, focus, confidence, and love of learning Bring your own ideas, creativity, and teaching judgment to make classes engaging
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree completed or currently in progress Experience working with children in a formal or informal educational setting Strong written and verbal English skills Ability to work in person in West San Jose, CA 95129 Reliable availability during afterschool hours Commitment to a consistent schedule for the school year
Preferred:
Experience teaching writing, grammar, reading comprehension, or vocabulary Classroom management experience Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students Compensation Hourly rate: $25-$50/hour, depending on experience. Final rate will be based on relevant teaching experience, English Language Arts background, classroom management strength, and schedule commitment. Additional tutoring hours may be available. Benefits Flexible part-time schedule Consistent afterschool hours Provided curriculum and classroom materials Small-group teaching environment Opportunity for additional tutoring hours Supportive teaching team Work Location In person San Jose, CA 95129
