About Us

Strategic Kids is a leading provider of afterschool enrichment services. We help schools, districts, and other K-12 education partners enhance the student experience by providing mission-driven staff who improve learning outcomes. Our mission is to teach life strategies and to empower students with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-evolving educational landscape. Founded in 2013, we are experiencing rapid growth with over 800 employees across California, Colorado, and Washington.

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced and reliable afterschool arts program instructors to be apart of our Visual Arts program. The Visual Arts program is brand new to Strategic Kids and we're looking for candidates who want to play a pivotal role in expanding this program. Under the umbrella of Visual Arts there are several sub programs including:

Clay Art (Air dry clay)

Comic Creators

Mosaic Biomes

Cartoon Craze

Illustration

This position is a hybrid role as we continue to expand on the Visual Arts program. While we continue to book classes, there will be opportunities to work in afterschool programs as a general support staff to ensure you receive hours.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Lead high quality enrichment programs for the students we serve

✔ Master the curriculum

✔ Attend program meetings and special events

✔ Collaborate with other instructors and administrators

Qualifications

✔ Must be 18 years or older

✔ A minimum of one year experience working with Elementary Age Children

✔ Afterschool program experience

✔ Classroom management

✔ Reliable transportation

✔ General Knowledge of Arts

✔ Three days of availability

✔ Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and transport equipment from school to school

✔ Must be able to stand for one hour blocks

Sample Schedule:

Mondays: 2:20 - 4:20 pm

Tuesdays: 2:00 - 6:00 pm

Wednesdays: 12:45 - 6:00 pm

Thursdays: 2:20 - 3:30 pm

Fridays: 2:20 - 4:30 pm

Pay & Benefits

✔ 24$/hour + daily stipend for a mileage reimbursement

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

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.