About American Kids Sports Center

Founded in 1984 as American Academy of Gymnastics, American Kids Sports Center (AKSC) has grown into one of California's most unique and successful kids sports center.  Under the direction of owners Mike & Sheri Williams, AKSC has established an organization that sees its purpose as helping children to learn strong VALUES with which they will set worthy GOALS and for which we must train them in the SKILLS needed to achieve those goals.  Sport training is the tool we use to achieve that purpose.

About the role

We provide licensed preschool instruction to our community that builds confidence and develops safety skills in a student-centered, active-learning environment. We are committed to providing activity and play based teaching techniques to the children in our community, giving them the tools they need to be successful. This is a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. 

• You get to work with kids, teaching life skills that prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond
• It's a fun, creative, friendly environment
• Every day is full new opportunities to make a difference
• We aren't like other preschools, we base our lessons on body movement and play, while still incorporating important academia to each lesson
• As a preschool instructor you are responsible for the safety of each class and teaching lessons and skills to students using our curriculum. You will work to build confidence within your students, encouraging each student to rise to the best of their abilities. You can expect to be regularly communicating with students, parents, and fellow staff members. You should be someone who welcomes feedback and is a continuous learner.  As a preschool instructor you will report to the Preschool Director during shifts and provide support throughout the preschool as needed.
• We have a fun and rewarding work environment with a great atmosphere for someone who loves teaching and being around kids. We offer paid training. This is a part-time afternoon position.

What you'll do

• Make sure everyone is safe.
• Love and respect students while teaching them.
• Be a team player who is consistently dependable and reliable.
• Complete required training and be a continual learner.
• Follow our curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities and comfort of each student.
• Smile and have fun during your entire shift.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassion for children 
• A minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Development courses, with a transcript showing your grades
• 12 months experience in a license child care facility
• Fingerprint and background check clearance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and boisterous atmosphere for periods of up to 5-6 hours
• Strong communication skills with children and adults
• Great attitude and willingness to be coached
• The ability to focus in a shared workspace environment
• The ability to commit to at least 1 full school year of employment

• Fun and safe team atmosphere
• Sick Leave
• On-site Affordable Childcare
• On-site Cafe and snack bar
• State of the art equipment