Substitute Educator (Palatine, IL)

Inspire a Love of Learning | Support Schools | Give Parents Peace of Mind

Right At School has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful extended day enrichment programs for more than a decade, and today we serve more than 35,000 students in 17 states across the country. Our after school, before school, and break camp programs give students a place to learn, play, grow, and most importantly—a place to be a kid!

Right At School’s mission is to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give parents peace of mind. Our vision is to bring exceptional, affordable programs to as many students, families, and schools as possible. The core of everything we do is the team of amazing educators we have across the country, who bring their best to each program every day. So how do we build that team? We start with mission-driven people who want to help foster a love of learning while providing a safe environment for children to explore and grow.

Educator: $16-19 per hour dependent on education and experience

Locations: Candidates should be open to working at any of the schools we partner with in the Palatine School District. This position does not have a home location and may be subject to working at any school.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:50PM-6:00PM*
*Hours may vary per individual school

PLEASE NOTE: This is a SUBSTITUTE position. This position does not have a guarantee number of hours each week and is based on business needs. Candidates will be asked to work on an "as needed" basis.

You’ll drive the mission by:

• Organize program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents and other observation
• Deliver our dynamic daily curriculum to engage children in academic and social character-building that expands school day learning in a meaningful way
• Using your coursework training and our in-person training, model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety, well-being and attention of all children while supporting homework completion, leading fun fitness activities, and guiding children at play
• Excellent communication skills with varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel
• Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety and well-being and attention of all children
• Meets regularly with the Program Manager regarding professional progress and team accountability

Benefits of being an Educator with Right at School:

• Competitive compensation
• Commuter benefits, supplemental insurance (short term disability, life insurance, etc.), based on eligibility
• Employee perks and discounts (hotels, car rentals, theme parks, sports events, shopping, etc)!
• 401k Contributions for your future
• Free before & after school childcare with Right At School while you work
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community and positively impact families
• Ongoing professional development with pay raise incentives
• Provide meaningful fun and employ disguised learning
• Flexible working hours aligned to school schedules

Ideal Candidates will have the following:

• Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Drive to inspire a love for learning and commitment to healthy living
• Ability to meet state-specific requirements; CPR, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, etc.

Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.