Looking for a fun part-time job working with kids?
Fortune School of Education has the perfect opportunity! We are hiring a Part-Time Excursion Leader to work Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This 20-hour-per-week position is ideal for college students, aspiring educators, or anyone looking for a rewarding and enjoyable part-time role.
This position begins August 5, 2026, and follows the school calendar, working 10.5 months per year.
If you enjoy working with students, leading engaging activities, and making a positive impact each day, we encourage you to check out the posting below and apply today!
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Fortune Excursions After School Instructor plays a vital role in providing high-quality enrichment experiences for our TK–8th grade scholars. Instructors lead engaging, hands-on activities that reflect Fortune’s mission to close the African American achievement gap and cultivate confident, creative, and community-minded learners. Activities may include structured outdoor play, visual arts, dance, theatre, STEM projects, and other enrichment experiences designed to inspire curiosity and joy in learning.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Facilitate daily Excursions program activities, ensuring sessions are safe, inclusive, and engaging for all scholars.
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Implement lesson plans that promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving through structured enrichment (e.g., art, performance, movement, or outdoor activities).
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Support scholars’ social-emotional development using Fortune’s attention-getters, positive reinforcement, and restorative practices.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom or activity space that reflects Fortune’s “Magical Classroom” standard.
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Supervise scholars during all Excursions activities, including transitions, snack, and dismissal times, ensuring proper safety and attendance procedures.
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Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, site leads, and school-day staff.
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Accurately record attendance, sign-ins/outs, and program data using Procare and other assigned digital tools.
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Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and special events as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or enrichment setting (TK–8th grade preferred).
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Background or interest in visual or performing arts, dance, theatre, or structured physical activities is highly desirable.
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Basic technology literacy; ability to navigate apps and digital attendance systems (e.g., Procare, iPads).
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Ability to stand, walk, and supervise scholars for extended periods of time.
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Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
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Creative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
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Commitment to Fortune’s core values of excellence, equity, and joy in education.
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Must pass a background check and fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI.
Work Schedule:
Part-time, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Work Environment:
Work is performed on school campuses, both indoors and outdoors, in active settings that may include art rooms, multipurpose rooms, and playground areas.
Skills Required
- Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or enrichment setting (TK-8th grade preferred).
- Background or interest in visual or performing arts, dance, theatre, or structured physical activities.
- Basic technology literacy; ability to navigate apps and digital attendance systems (e.g., Procare, iPads).
- Ability to stand, walk, supervise scholars, and manage active settings for extended periods.
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Creative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Commitment to Fortune's core values of excellence, equity, and joy in education.
- Must pass a background check and fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI.
What We Do
Fortune School of Education is a network of high-performing, tuition-free, public charter schools and tuition-based non-profit preschools in Sacramento and San Bernardino. Their mission is to graduate high-achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society, providing comprehensive educational services to students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade.
