Job Description
Job Description
For the 2026-2027 school year, we’re looking for Part-Time Afterschool Enrichment Teachers to lead hands-on, project-based classes for small groups of students (capped at around 12) in one or more of the following areas:
- STEM and Maker (examples electronics, engineering and coding)
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Outdoor Education
- Sewing and Textile Crafts
- Woodworking and Design
- Design and deliver projectbased enrichment curriculum tailored to student cohorts across three age bands: lower elementary, intermediate/upper elementary, and middle/upper school.
- Tailor instructional approaches to diverse learning styles and interests, while prioritizing safety, selfmanagement, and stewardship of shared workspaces including classrooms and our sunlit, windowlined Innovation Lab.
- Champion student growth over perfection and bring genuine personal alignment with Acera's mission and core values to the work.
- Prior teaching experience is highly desired, but for the right candidate, teaching mentoring may be made available in lieu of substantial prior teaching experience.
- Highly organized and able to steward workspaces with care, to leave a readytogo, predictable space for others.
- Experience setting norms for safety.
- Flexible and adaptable for changes and surprises; able to cope with a vibrant and busy environment.
- A genuine commitment to each students’ growth, happiness and authentic engagement.
- Collaborative working style with colleagues and students alike
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Salary Range: $20 - $40 per hour
Position Type: School year, part-time
Class Days and Time: Classes meet once per week from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, on one or more weekdays, and run in approximately 12-week trimesters (Fall, Winter, and Spring)
Additional Hours: Opportunities to teach during vacation and summer camps
Start Date: As soon as you are available
Key Responsibilities for Curriculum Development & Instruction
Qualifications
Great skills in specialist areas and relevant tool use.
Application
Please submit a cover letter and resume, along with a brief statement outlining any relevant experience consulting for independent schools, and compensation expectations.