Part Time Educator (Chicago Public Schools)

Now hiring for the 2025-2026 school year - THIS POSITION WILL BEGIN IN AUGUST! ;

We are currently hiring for Before School, Recess and After School programming that will run at a variety of Chicago Public Schools next school year!

Pay Rate: Educator positions starting at $17/hr

Hours: ;We are currently hiring for Before School, Recess and After School hours

*Exact hours are determined by the needs of the school

Length of Position: This part time position will last the duration of the academic school year. There is also the potential for academic year break period employment, as well as possible summer camp employment.*

Right At School has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful extended day enrichment programs for more than a decade, and today we serve more than 35,000 students in 17 states across the country. Our after school, before school, and break camp programs give students a place to learn, play, grow, and most importantly—a place to be a kid!

Right At School’s mission is to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give parents peace of mind. Our vision is to bring exceptional, affordable programs to as many students, families, and schools as possible. The core of everything we do is the team of amazing educators we have across the country, who bring their best to each program every day. So how do we build that team? We start with mission-driven people who want to help foster a love of learning while providing a safe environment for children to explore and grow.

You’ll drive the mission by:

• Organize program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents and other observation
• Deliver our dynamic daily curriculum to engage children in academic and social character-building that expands school day learning in a meaningful way
• Using your coursework training and our in-person training, model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety, well-being and attention of all children while supporting homework completion, leading fun fitness activities, and guiding children at play
• Excellent communication skills with varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel
• Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety and well-being and attention of all children
• Meets regularly with the Program Manager regarding professional progress and team accountability

Benefits of being an Educator with Right at School:

• Health & Wellness - Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Pet Health - Pet Discounts Programs and Pet Insurance
• Physical Wellness - Supplemental Insurance (e.g. Short & Long Term Disability)
• Financial Wellness - 401(k) with Company Match & Free Financial Coaching
• Protection & Support - Legal Services, Identity Theft, Transit/Parking Savings Plans, Employee Assistance Program
• Child Care: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilities.
• Additional Perks: FREE NAA Professional Membership, TicketsAtWork Perks Programs and Cell Phone Discounts
• All benefits and perks available have their own eligibility criteria that must be met.

Ideal Candidates will have the following:

• Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills
• Works well in a team environment
• At least 1 year of experience working with children under 13 years of age
• College credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or a related field preferred
• Ability to lift 40lbs
• Drive to inspire a love for learning and commitment to healthy living
• Ability to meet state-specific requirements; CPR, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, etc.

Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.