Kids Kindness Instructor

Kids Kindness Instructor (Seasonal)

Organization: Kids Kindness

Location: 4936 McPherson Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76123

Schedule: Thursdays, 4:30 -5:30 PM, Nov 6 -Dec 4, 2025 _(no program on Nov 27)_

Ages: 5-12 years

Employment Type: Part-time / Seasonal (5 weeks)

About the Role

Kids Kindness is seeking a warm, energetic Instructor to lead a short, skills-based program that helps children (ages 5-12) practice empathy, gratitude, respectful communication, and community-minded action. You'll guide a weekly 60-minute class with hands-on activities, role-play, and simple service-themed projects--creating a supportive, inclusive space for kids to grow.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate engaging weekly lessons that build social-emotional skills (empathy, kindness, conflict resolution, inclusion).
• Lead age-appropriate activities: team games, reflection circles, gratitude journals, kindness challenges, and craft-based micro-service projects.
• Set clear expectations and manage behavior positively; differentiate activities by age group (5-8 vs. 9-12 when needed).
• Communicate with families at drop-off/pick-up; share brief progress highlights and class themes.
• Prepare materials, set up/tear down, and keep the space tidy and safe.
• Track attendance and simple weekly notes; submit brief recap to the site lead.
• Uphold all safety, emergency, and facility policies.

You Have

• Experience working with children ages 5-12 (teaching, coaching, mentoring, camp, after-school, or youth programs).
• Friendly, patient presence and strong classroom management.
• Clear, positive communication with kids and parents.
• Reliability and professionalism; punctual and organized.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Requirements

• Must pass background check in accordance with policy.
• Able to stand/move for the duration of class.
• Availability for all scheduled dates: Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 2025 _(no class Nov 27)_.