$21 Per Hour

Grade Levels: Transitional Kindergarten (TK)-6th grade

Required Days: 5

Must Be Available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays (2:00pm - 6:00pm) & Wednesdays (1:00pm - 6:00pm)

Hours Per Day: 4 - 5

City: Costa Mesa

Position Highlights & Requirements:

• Program Focus

  • Homework Support/Academic Support

  • Enrichment (Outdoor Games, Fitness, Art)

  • Snack (no cost to students)

• Staff Expectations & Requirements

  • Staff must be confident and capable of independently leading a classroom of 10–20 students during after-school program hours.

  • Prior experience working in a classroom setting is required.

  • C.A.R.E. Club maintains high expectations for professionalism, leadership, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment.

• Lead enrichment activities such as games, arts and crafts, fitness activities, and STEM projects.

• Supervise students during all program hours to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.

• Provide academic support and encourage positive social development.

Optional Dual Role Opportunity

• Staff may also work during the school day as an Instructional Assistant or Campus Supervisor at an NMUSD school before leading C.A.R.E. Club in the afternoon.

Hiring for the 2026–2027 School Year

BENEFITS

Strategic Kids team members earn paid sick and safe leave from day one, are eligible for the CalSavers state retirement savings program, and are covered by State Disability Insurance and workers' compensation. We also offer paid training and new hire orientation, mileage reimbursement for travel between school sites [where applicable], a monthly cell phone reimbursement, and a referral program.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Following a conditional offer of employment, this role requires DOJ Live Scan fingerprint clearance, as required for staff working with students (Strategic Kids covers the cost). Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local fair chance ordinances.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Strategic Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift and carry supplies, equipment...

• Stand and walk for extended periods while actively supervising students.

• Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to assist students at their level.

• Sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs during activities.

• Move quickly to respond to student needs or emergencies.

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• See and hear well enough to supervise students and respond to safety concerns.