Togetherhood·Boston, Massachusetts
Develop and lead age-appropriate martial arts curriculum for K-12 students in an after-school setting. Foster a supportive learning environment while tracking student growth and providing constructive feedback.
What You'll Do As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Martial Arts (Karate, Taekwondo, MMA, BJJ) to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Boston. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities: Develop age-appropriate Martial Arts curriculum for after-school students Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach Create a memorable experience for the children in your class
Who You Are A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who: Has subject matter expertise in Martial Arts (Karate, Taekwondo, MMA, BJJ) Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach Is cooperative, supportive, flexible Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations
\n $90 - $120 an hour Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one. \n
Click the link and provide a resume showcasing relevant teaching experience If you lack formal teaching experience, please share any other relevant experience or training in the application questionnaire What to Expect If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet Candidates advancing from screenings will have a second video interview, in which we will ask you to share a sample lesson plan The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes!
Candidates must have subject matter expertise in martial arts and experience teaching school-aged children. Applicants should be adaptable, dependable, and capable of creating an inclusive classroom environment.
Market context
In Massachusetts, other support roles often draw steady interest because employers look for candidates who meet basic age, education, and background-check requirements while bringing relevant experience. These roles can be competitive when schedules, workplace culture, and access to benefits like wellness events or fitness memberships matter, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your education and experience match the stated minimums and prepare any documentation needed for the state-mandated screening.
