A Self-Enrichment Teacher teaches classes that are taken by people wishing to learn new skills; they may be in academic subjects but generally do not lead to a degree or certification. Leads group classes or gives private instruction, and manages scheduling, advertising and record keeping. Works in a community education program or independently.
Monday-Friday, afternoon/evening hours during the school year; summer hours may vary
Position Type:
Part-Time / Seasonal /
Possible Year-Round Opportunity Reports To:
Center Director / Program Lead Position Summary Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence is seeking an energetic and creative individual to support our school-age scholars during aftercare, school breaks, and summer camp programming. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, creating fun hands-on projects, leading group activities, and helping children feel safe, engaged, and excited to learn. We are looking for a teacher who can bring energy, structure, creativity, and strong classroom management to our school-age program. The right candidate should be able to lead cool projects that children actually enjoy — including STEM activities, robotics, art, building challenges, science experiments, cooking projects, outdoor games, creative writing, entrepreneurship activities, and team-based challenges. About Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence is a licensed child day center in North Chesterfield, Virginia, serving children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old. We provide safe, structured, and nurturing care with a focus on early academics, STE(AI)M, robotics, character development, school readiness, and whole-child growth. Our school-age and summer camp programs are designed to give children a safe place to learn, explore, build friendships, create, and grow. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities The Aftercare / Summer Camp Teacher will: Provide a safe, positive, and structured environment for school-age children. Plan and lead engaging daily activities, projects, and enrichment experiences that are fun, age-appropriate, and educational. Support children with homework, reading, quiet time, and structured transitions during the school year. Lead summer camp activities such as STEM projects, arts and crafts, robotics, sports, games, water play, themed weeks, and group challenges that are memorable and engaging. Maintain active supervision at all times, including indoors, outdoors, during transitions, and during field-trip-style activities when applicable. Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff, and help children practice kindness, respect, responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving. Manage behavior using positive guidance and clear expectations, and assist with snack/mealtime routines, clean-up, and classroom organization. Keep activity areas clean, safe, organized, and ready for children, and communicate child updates, concerns, incidents, or needs to the Director or Program Lead. Follow all center policies, licensing requirements, safety procedures, and emergency protocols. Requirements Qualifications Preferred candidates should have: Experience working with school-age children in a childcare, camp, school, tutoring, recreation, or youth program setting. Strong classroom management skills. Creativity and willingness to plan fun, meaningful activities. Ability to supervise multiple children at once with confidence and calmness. Dependability, professionalism, and strong communication skills. Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Ability to follow child care safety and licensing requirements. CPR/First Aid certification preferred, or willingness to obtain. Must meet all background check and child care employment requirements. Nice To Haves Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate is someone who: Enjoys working with children and can create a fun and engaging environment. Can lead a room without yelling and maintains a positive attitude. Is able to make learning fun and engaging for children. Brings ideas and creativity to the table, rather than excuses. Is dependable, professional, and team-oriented, and can help create a program parents are excited to pay for and children are excited to attend. Physical Requirements The employee must be able to: Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the day. Supervise children indoors and outdoors, and maintain visual and auditory supervision at all times. Lift or carry classroom materials and supplies as needed. Participate in active games, projects, and child-centered activities. Benefits Child Care Discount Professional Development About Us Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE), powered by the CORE Foundation, is a next-generation early learning ecosystem built to nurture the whole child—mind, heart, spirit, and future potential. Rooted in compassion and community impact, KALE blends strong early childhood fundamentals with STE(AI)M™ innovation, literacy foundations, and character development. Our work is purpose-driven, family-centered, and excellence-focused.
