BRAINS AND MOTION EDUCATION
Location
Santa Clara County, California
Salary
$25 - $25 / HOUR
The instructor will lead and organize games and physical activities for groups of 20+ students in a safe and inclusive recess setting. They are responsible for fostering teamwork, positive social interactions, and delivering PE lessons across multiple grade levels.
Candidates should have prior experience as an instructor or teacher's aide in a school setting, preferably with sports coaching or PE experience. A valid government ID, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a criminal background check are required.
Brains & Motion Education is looking for enthusiastic Structured Recess Instructors to join our team! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to guide and inspire children in a fun, safe, and inclusive recess setting. You'll play a crucial part in fostering physical activity, teamwork, and positive social interactions among students. In this role, you will: Foster Fun and Safety: Create and maintain a lively, inclusive playground environment where safety and enjoyment go hand-in-hand. Organize and lead games and activities for 20+ students. Innovate Play: Coordinate the "game of the day" and keep recess exciting with a variety of popular activities that engage all students. Promote Positive Play: Encourage safe, healthy play and positive conflict resolution by modeling good behavior and actively participating in activities. Inspire Engagement: Actively engage a diverse group of students in respectful and inclusive play, ensuring everyone feels welcome and involved. Teach with Confidence: Deliver Physical Education lessons confidently across multiple grade levels, fostering physical development and teamwork.
Passion for playing games and leading activities with children, with the ability to model positive behavior. Prior experience in a school setting as an instructor or teacher's aide (PE instruction or sports coaching experience preferred). Ability to work with students in grades K-8. Ability to manage and engage larger groups of students (20+). Reliable transportation. Must possess a current, government-issued photo identification, such as a valid driver’s license or state ID, and have dependable transportation to travel to assigned program locations as needed. Criminal background check required.
Wage: $25/hour.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.
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