A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Please apply only if you are located in or able to reliably commute daily to Los Gatos, CA . About the Role Are you an enthusiastic educator with a passion for creative arts, cooking, or media production? We are looking for a dynamic, high-energy instructor to lead two exciting after-school enrichment programs for elementary students in
Los Gatos:
Champion Chefs and CineCraft Kids . You will foster a safe, engaging space where kids develop practical culinary skills, explore visual storytelling, and build team collaboration. About Our Programs Champion Chefs Introduce elementary students to fall ingredients like apples, pumpkins, and seasonal spices. Teach essential, age-appropriate kitchen skills: measuring, safe chopping, stirring, and food prep safety. Guide students in making cozy autumn recipes like no-bake pumpkin pies, apple pie snack cups, and veggie pinwheels while sharing fun insights about seasonal harvests. CineCraft Kids Lead a hands-on filmmaking process where students write scripts, act, direct, design props, and operate cameras. Guide kids through popular genres—including super hero, sci-fi, and mystery—to help them shape their class film. Facilitate team collaboration as students produce a creative project, which is professionally edited into a final keepsake video.
Qualifications and Skills The Personality:
Enthusiastic, high-energy, and capable of keeping elementary-aged students motivated after the regular school day.
The Background:
Experience in elementary education, youth recreation, culinary arts, theater, or video production.
The Mindset:
Focused on fostering creativity, teamwork, and confidence in a safe, structured environment.
The Soft Skills:
Patience, adaptability, strong classroom presence, and excellent communication skills. Requirements Minimum 2 years of college education. At least 1 year of experience teaching or working with elementary-aged children (Grades 1-5). Ability to confidently manage a classroom of up to 20 students. Must pass a background check and TB test. Reliable transportation to commute to Los Gatos, CA. Ability to lift and carry program supplies (up to 20 lbs.).
Compensation & Schedule Rate:
$25.00 to $30.00 per hour
Location:
Los Gatos, CA Program Dates:
Fridays, September 18•November 20
Schedule:
2:45 PM•3:45
PM Pay:
$25.00•$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off Application Question(s): Please provide 2-3 dates and time ranges for an interview Why would you be a good fit to teach our afterschool programs? List your specific experience and skills suited for this course. Please provide at least 3 reasons. Do you have your own car to reliably commute to Los Gatos, CA?
