After-school and Summer Camp Activity Leader (Part-Time)

Big Ideas Educational Services Monday–Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Immediate Openings At Big Ideas Educational Services, we believe every child deserves a safe place to learn, grow, and thrive after the school day ends. Our programs combine academic enrichment, physical fitness, social-emotional learning, and engaging activities that help students build confidence, strengthen relationships, and discover their potential. We're looking for caring, dependable, and energetic individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children. If you're someone who enjoys mentoring youth, working as part of a team, and creating memorable experiences, we'd love to meet you. Our Core Values Everything we do is guided by our values: - Integrity – We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. - Care – Every child, every family, and every teammate matters. - Consistency – We show up prepared, dependable, and ready to serve. - Work Until Yes – We seek solutions and never stop advocating for children. - Relationships First – Strong relationships create stronger communities. - Deliberate Structure – Safe, organized, and intentional environments help children succeed. If these values describe you, you'll fit right in. Position Summary As an Activity Leader, you will help create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for elementary-aged students (Grades K–5). You will work alongside certified teachers and site leadership to support academic learning, physical fitness, social-emotional development, and recreational activities while ensuring every child feels welcomed, supported, and successful. What You'll Do - Prepare lesson materials, learning centers, bulletin boards, and activity supplies. - Lead engaging physical fitness, recreation, and wellness activities. - Support homework assistance and academic enrichment. - Reinforce social-emotional learning through daily interactions and activities. - Supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining a safe environment. - Assist with snack distribution, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and site operations. - Encourage positive behavior while building respectful relationships with students. - Follow daily schedules and support STEM, literacy, arts, and enrichment programming. - Work collaboratively with site staff to create a fun, structured, and positive learning environment. - Communicate professionally with families and site leadership. - Participate in required staff meetings and professional development. - Follow all Big Ideas policies, safety procedures, and chain of command. What Makes You Successful You are someone who: - Loves working with children. - Brings positive energy every day. - Shows patience, compassion, and professionalism. - Is dependable and arrives on time. - Works well independently and as part of a team. - Maintains high ethical standards and integrity. - Takes initiative and looks for ways to help without being asked. - Believes every child can succeed with the right support. Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED required. - Childcare or youth development experience preferred (1–2 years). - Ability to successfully complete Florida Level II Background Screening. - Ability to complete the required 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training (if applicable). - Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to supervise children in both indoor and outdoor environments. - Reliable transportation and dependable attendance. Schedule Part-Time Monday through Friday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Why Join Big Ideas? When you join Big Ideas, you're joining a team committed to developing children—and developing leaders. We offer: - A supportive and mission-driven team culture. - Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. - Meaningful work that positively impacts children every day. - Ongoing coaching and training. - The opportunity to help shape the future of young learners in you…