BRAINS AND MOTION EDUCATION
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$20 - $20 / HOUR
Lead and organize structured recess activities and games for groups of 20 or more students in grades K-8. Foster a safe, inclusive environment while promoting physical activity and positive social interactions.
Requires prior experience as an instructor or teacher's aide in a school setting, preferably with PE or sports coaching experience. Candidates must have reliable transportation and pass a criminal background check.
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: $20.00 per hour.
Market context
Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.
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