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Planting Seeds Academic Solutions is seeking a passionate and engaging Part-Time Enrichment Instructor to lead a fun and creative Storytelling class for young children in Aurora, IL.
If you enjoy working with young learners, creating fun learning experiences, and helping children build confidence, creativity, and communication skills, this opportunity is for you!
Job Details
- Location: Aurora, IL
- Pay Rate: $25/hour
- Position: Part-Time Enrichment Instructor
- Students: Ages 3–6
- Requirement: Fingerprinting or Clearance Card
- Curriculum & Materials: Provided — no lesson planning required
Class Schedule
Storytelling – Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
- Dates: October 27 – December 8
- Day: Tuesdays
- Time: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
- Ages: 3–6
- Location: Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
- No Class: November 24
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging, age-appropriate storytelling and enrichment activities for young children.
- Deliver the provided curriculum and activities in a fun, energetic, and engaging way.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment.
- Encourage children to participate, listen, communicate, and use their imagination.
- Guide students through stories, creative activities, discussion, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Maintain classroom structure and positive student engagement.
- Adapt activities to accommodate different learning styles and developmental levels.
- Communicate professionally with school staff and Planting Seeds Academic Solutions.
Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, daycare, or working with young children is preferred.
- Comfortable working with children ages 3–6.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Energetic, creative, patient, and enthusiastic.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Able to follow provided curriculum and instructions.
- Experience with storytelling, early childhood education, literacy, creative activities, or imaginative play is a plus.
- Must be willing to complete required fingerprinting/clearance requirements.
- A passion for helping young children learn and develop new skills.
Why Join Planting Seeds Academic Solutions?
- Competitive pay: $25/hour
- Part-time teaching opportunities
- Curriculum and materials provided
- No extensive lesson planning required.
- Fun and creative activities designed to keep young learners engaged.
- Opportunity to make a positive impact outside of the traditional classroom.
- Work with a growing educational organization focused on creating meaningful learning experiences.
Ready to make learning exciting for young students? Apply today to join Planting Seeds Academic Solutions!
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- 1. Experience Working with Children
Please describe your experience working with children, including your total years of experience, age groups or grade levels, types of roles (teaching, tutoring, camps, coaching, daycare, classroom, after-school programs, etc.), primary responsibilities, and the subjects, enrichment programs, or activities you have taught.
Example: I have 5 years of experience teaching Grades K–5 as an elementary teacher and after-school tutor, where I planned lessons, managed classrooms, and taught Math, Reading, STEM, and Science enrichment activities.
- 3. Certifications & Licenses
Please list any teaching certification, substitute permit, teaching license, Fingerprint Clearance Card/Live Scan, CPR/First Aid certification, or other relevant certifications/licenses. For each, include the issuing organization/state, whether it is currently valid, and the expiration date. If none, please write "None."
Example: Arizona Substitute Certificate (Arizona Department of Education, Valid, Expires 06/30/2028); IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (Arizona DPS, Valid, Expires 05/15/2030); CPR/First Aid (American Red Cross, Valid, Expires 03/20/2027).
- 4. Availability & Scheduling
Please provide your available work days and hours, earliest available start date, whether you are flexible with schedule or location changes, whether you can fully commit to the schedule listed in the job description, and your best date and time for a Zoom interview this week.
Example: I am available Monday–Friday from 2:30 PM–7:00 PM, can start immediately, am flexible with schedule and location changes, can fully commit to the posted schedule, and am available for a Zoom interview on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
- 5. Location & Transportation
Please provide your complete residential address, the maximum commute time you're willing to travel, whether you have reliable transportation (please specify), whether you own a personal vehicle, and whether you have a personal laptop/computer.
Example: 1234 Main St, Apt. 4, Austin, TX 78701; willing to commute up to 30 minutes; reliable transportation via personal vehicle; Yes, I own a personal vehicle and a personal laptop.
- 6. Teaching Style
Describe your teaching style, including how you deliver lessons, keep students engaged, support different learning styles and abilities, encourage participation, and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Example: I use a hands-on, student-centered teaching approach with interactive activities, adapt lessons to different learning styles, encourage participation through positive reinforcement, and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
- 7. Hiring Requirements
Please confirm whether you are willing to comply with all hiring requirements, including a background check, fingerprinting/Live Scan (if required), working as an Independent Contractor (1099), and in-person teaching. If you are not willing to comply with any of these requirements, please specify which one(s) and explain why.
Example: Yes, I am willing to comply with all hiring requirements, including a background check, Live Scan, working as a 1099 Independent Contractor, and in-person teaching.
- 8. Additional Information
Is there anything else you'd like us to know that would strengthen your application? Please include any languages spoken, leadership experience, volunteer work, awards, special skills, community involvement, or additional teaching/tutoring experience that may be relevant.
Example: I am bilingual in English and Spanish, have led a STEM club for three years, volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and have experience teaching robotics and coding to elementary students.
- 2. Education, Eligibility & Contact Information
Please provide your highest educational attainment (degree, major, and school), confirm whether you are at least 21 years of age (Yes/No), and provide your ACTIVE PHONE NUMBER AND ACTIVE PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS (NOT YOUR INDEED EMAIL). PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS ONE YOU REGULARLY CHECK.
Example Response: I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington, I am at least 21 years old, my active phone number is (555) 123-4567, and my active personal email address is janedoe@gmail.com, which I regularly check.
Work Location: In person
Planting Seeds Academic Solutions is seeking a passionate and engaging Part-Time Enrichment Instructor to lead a fun and creative Storytelling class for young children in Aurora, IL.
If you enjoy working with young learners, creating fun learning experiences, and helping children build confidence, creativity, and communication skills, this opportunity is for you!
Job Details
- Location: Aurora, IL
- Pay Rate: $25/hour
- Position: Part-Time Enrichment Instructor
- Students: Ages 3–6
- Requirement: Fingerprinting or Clearance Card
- Curriculum & Materials: Provided — no lesson planning required
Class Schedule
Storytelling – Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
- Dates: October 27 – December 8
- Day: Tuesdays
- Time: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
- Ages: 3–6
- Location: Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
- No Class: November 24
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging, age-appropriate storytelling and enrichment activities for young children.
- Deliver the provided curriculum and activities in a fun, energetic, and engaging way.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment.
- Encourage children to participate, listen, communicate, and use their imagination.
- Guide students through stories, creative activities, discussion, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Maintain classroom structure and positive student engagement.
- Adapt activities to accommodate different learning styles and developmental levels.
- Communicate professionally with school staff and Planting Seeds Academic Solutions.
Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, daycare, or working with young children is preferred.
- Comfortable working with children ages 3–6.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Energetic, creative, patient, and enthusiastic.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Able to follow provided curriculum and instructions.
- Experience with storytelling, early childhood education, literacy, creative activities, or imaginative play is a plus.
- Must be willing to complete required fingerprinting/clearance requirements.
- A passion for helping young children learn and develop new skills.
Why Join Planting Seeds Academic Solutions?
- Competitive pay: $25/hour
- Part-time teaching opportunities
- Curriculum and materials provided
- No extensive lesson planning required.
- Fun and creative activities designed to keep young learners engaged.
- Opportunity to make a positive impact outside of the traditional classroom.
- Work with a growing educational organization focused on creating meaningful learning experiences.
Ready to make learning exciting for young students? Apply today to join Planting Seeds Academic Solutions!
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- 1. Experience Working with Children
Please describe your experience working with children, including your total years of experience, age groups or grade levels, types of roles (teaching, tutoring, camps, coaching, daycare, classroom, after-school programs, etc.), primary responsibilities, and the subjects, enrichment programs, or activities you have taught.
Example: I have 5 years of experience teaching Grades K–5 as an elementary teacher and after-school tutor, where I planned lessons, managed classrooms, and taught Math, Reading, STEM, and Science enrichment activities.
- 3. Certifications & Licenses
Please list any teaching certification, substitute permit, teaching license, Fingerprint Clearance Card/Live Scan, CPR/First Aid certification, or other relevant certifications/licenses. For each, include the issuing organization/state, whether it is currently valid, and the expiration date. If none, please write "None."
Example: Arizona Substitute Certificate (Arizona Department of Education, Valid, Expires 06/30/2028); IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (Arizona DPS, Valid, Expires 05/15/2030); CPR/First Aid (American Red Cross, Valid, Expires 03/20/2027).
- 4. Availability & Scheduling
Please provide your available work days and hours, earliest available start date, whether you are flexible with schedule or location changes, whether you can fully commit to the schedule listed in the job description, and your best date and time for a Zoom interview this week.
Example: I am available Monday–Friday from 2:30 PM–7:00 PM, can start immediately, am flexible with schedule and location changes, can fully commit to the posted schedule, and am available for a Zoom interview on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
- 5. Location & Transportation
Please provide your complete residential address, the maximum commute time you're willing to travel, whether you have reliable transportation (please specify), whether you own a personal vehicle, and whether you have a personal laptop/computer.
Example: 1234 Main St, Apt. 4, Austin, TX 78701; willing to commute up to 30 minutes; reliable transportation via personal vehicle; Yes, I own a personal vehicle and a personal laptop.
- 6. Teaching Style
Describe your teaching style, including how you deliver lessons, keep students engaged, support different learning styles and abilities, encourage participation, and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Example: I use a hands-on, student-centered teaching approach with interactive activities, adapt lessons to different learning styles, encourage participation through positive reinforcement, and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
- 7. Hiring Requirements
Please confirm whether you are willing to comply with all hiring requirements, including a background check, fingerprinting/Live Scan (if required), working as an Independent Contractor (1099), and in-person teaching. If you are not willing to comply with any of these requirements, please specify which one(s) and explain why.
Example: Yes, I am willing to comply with all hiring requirements, including a background check, Live Scan, working as a 1099 Independent Contractor, and in-person teaching.
- 8. Additional Information
Is there anything else you'd like us to know that would strengthen your application? Please include any languages spoken, leadership experience, volunteer work, awards, special skills, community involvement, or additional teaching/tutoring experience that may be relevant.
Example: I am bilingual in English and Spanish, have led a STEM club for three years, volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and have experience teaching robotics and coding to elementary students.
- 2. Education, Eligibility & Contact Information
Please provide your highest educational attainment (degree, major, and school), confirm whether you are at least 21 years of age (Yes/No), and provide your ACTIVE PHONE NUMBER AND ACTIVE PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS (NOT YOUR INDEED EMAIL). PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS ONE YOU REGULARLY CHECK.
Example Response: I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington, I am at least 21 years old, my active phone number is (555) 123-4567, and my active personal email address is janedoe@gmail.com, which I regularly check.
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in instructor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject area or field of instruction
- State teaching license or subject-specific certification where required by the role
- Demonstrated classroom management and differentiated instruction experience
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- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills for in-person and virtual delivery
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Tips for Your Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to your teaching context
K-12, higher ed, and corporate training employers read resumes very differently. Highlight classroom management and standards alignment for schools, course design and assessment outcomes for colleges, and measurable skill transfer for corporate roles. One generic resume rarely works across all three.
List certifications before job titles
State licensure, CPR certification, subject-matter credentials, or industry certifications often act as a hard filter before hiring managers even read your experience. Put active credentials near the top of your resume so screeners don't miss them on a quick scan.
Quantify learning outcomes, not just duties
Instead of 'taught beginner swimmers,' write 'progressed 40 students from non-swimmer to basic proficiency over one session.' Employers want evidence you move learners forward, not just a description of what you covered in class.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Ask a demonstration question during your interview
Most instructor interviews include a live teach-back or demo lesson. Before yours, ask the hiring manager the age, experience level, and prior knowledge of your sample audience. Walking in without that context makes it nearly impossible to pitch your instruction at the right level.
Negotiate beyond base pay using schedule flexibility
Instructor roles often have real leverage around prep time, course load, and scheduling. If the salary offer is firm, counter by asking for a reduced section count, dedicated office hours, or a professional development budget before accepting or declining.
Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instructors?
The companies hiring the most instructors right now include CSC Generation, Calex Sports, and Life Time, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at organizations with ongoing training programs or large student enrollment.
How many instructor jobs are remote?
About 14% of instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with online delivery most common in corporate training, continuing education, and test-prep instruction. In-person requirements remain the norm for K-12, fitness, hands-on technical training, and roles where physical presence is part of the instructional model.
How do you become an instructor?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in your subject area or a related field, then obtain any required state licensure or professional certification for the specific context you want to teach in. Build documented experience through student teaching, tutoring, coaching, or corporate training. Assemble a teaching portfolio that includes lesson plans, learner assessments, and evidence of student progress before applying.
Can you get hired as an instructor with little or no experience?
Entry-level instructor roles exist, particularly in community fitness, corporate onboarding, tutoring centers, and community education programs where subject expertise outweighs classroom hours. Substitute teaching, volunteer instruction, and workshop facilitation all count as verifiable experience. Emphasize any situation where you taught a skill to someone else, even informally, and back it with a concrete outcome.
What does the instructor interview process look like?
Most instructor hiring processes include an application screen, a phone or video interview focused on your background and instructional philosophy, and a live demonstration or teach-back session where you deliver a short lesson to a panel or mock audience. Some employers add a written lesson plan submission before the demo. References from prior supervisors or students are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subject area, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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