Description
*This is a contracted position Â
Part-Time Afterschool Educator | Global Education Ambassador
Independent Contractor • $23/hour • Miami-Dade County
Do You Have Experience Working with Elementary-Aged Children?
The YWCA South Florida Global Education Program is looking for enthusiastic, dependable individuals to lead engaging after-school learning experiences for elementary students.
As a Global Education Ambassador, you'll inspire children through books, hands-on projects, games, and cultural exploration while helping them build literacy, empathy, curiosity, and global awareness.
No lesson planning required!
What You'll Do
- Lead engaging, pre-designed lessons for students in grades K-5.Â
- Read children's books and facilitate discussions.Â
- Guide hands-on projects, games, and creative activities.Â
- Encourage teamwork, confidence, and curiosity.Â
- Collaborate with school staff and the Global Education Manager.Â
- Participate in a brief weekly lesson preparation meeting.Â
A typical afternoon includes leading two to three small groups of elementary students through engaging activities centered around a weekly learning theme.
We Provide Everything You Need
You'll receive:
- Ready-to-teach lesson plansÂ
- Children's books and activity materialsÂ
- Hands-on supplies and gamesÂ
- Weekly lesson preparation and trainingÂ
- Ongoing support throughout the school yearÂ
Your role is simple: bring the lessons to life and create an engaging experience for students.
Schedule
- Monday-FridayÂ
- Approximately 2:30 PM-6:00 PMÂ
- Up to 18 hours per weekÂ
Pay
- $23 per hourÂ
- Independent ContractorÂ
Locations
This position serves elementary schools in:
- South Miami HeightsÂ
- HialeahÂ
- Miami Gardens
Ideal Candidates
We're looking for individuals with experience working with elementary-aged children, including:
- College students or recent graduates in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or related fieldsÂ
- Retired teachersÂ
- TutorsÂ
- After-school program instructorsÂ
- Summer camp counselorsÂ
- Childcare professionalsÂ
- Youth program leadersÂ
- ParaprofessionalsÂ
- Substitute teachersÂ
At least one year of experience working with elementary-aged children in a school, camp, childcare, tutoring, or youth program setting is strongly preferred.
Teaching certification is not required.
Requirements
- Available Monday-Friday between approximately 2:30 PM and 6:00 PMÂ
- Must have reliable transportation to travel between  assigned Miami-Dade school sitesÂ
- Successfully pass a background check and drug screening before beginning workÂ
Why You'll Love This Role
Unlike many teaching positions, you won't spend your evenings creating lesson plans or purchasing classroom supplies.
We'll provide everything you need so you can focus on what matters most: inspiring children through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences while being part of a supportive team.
Requirements
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What We're Looking For
- Friendly, clear communicators who love working with kids.  - Commitment to cultural awareness, equity, and inclusion.  - Comfortable leading reading and activities with elementary-aged students.  - Available between 2:30–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday (afterschool hours).  - Willing to travel to Miami-Dade partner school sites.  - Teaching certification is not required, though a college degree and experience working with youth are strongly preferred.Preferred but not required:  - Experience in teaching, camps, youth programs, SEL, or literacy.  - Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!  - College students or graduates in education, social work, psychology, or related fields.Â
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