Program Instructor- (Part-Time)
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a part-time Program Instructor for our Cohn Campus for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position is for 15 hours/week 3:00 pm - 6:00 PM daily.
Program instructors should enjoy working with students from Kindergarten to 5th grade. They must demonstrate commitment to INTLs mission and the population we serve. They must also be responsible self-motivated friendly willing to work with a team of colleagues and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures.
The hourly rate is based on related years of work experience and/or a combination of formal education. This position is considered hourly (non-exempt); the salary range is $30.04 (STP-1) to $39.71 (STP-20).
This position will report directly to the Elementary School Assistant Principal and Director of Auxiliary Programs.
Typical work activities include:
- Supervision of lunch recess and after-school care
- Organizing activities for students to engage in during recess lunch and after school (art sports drama STEM- bring your hobbies and interests to life with the students!)
- Supporting student events and school life such as student council assemblies holiday celebrations
- Build rapport with students and support student behavior outside the classroom with a positive approach
- Work with the Dean of Students Elementary School Assistant Principal and Principal on student needs and student behavior
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with children
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Working with children and youth involves extensive physical activity mental alertness and enthusiasm; having good general health and emotional stability are essential.
- Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations
- Fluency in English for collaboration with colleagues and communication with students
- Bilingual preferably in either French Chinese or German
Benefits
This position is eligible for: paid sick leavein accordance with California law and school policyand immediate enrollment in the 403(b) retirement plan.
- Paid sick leave - forty hours (40) per academic year
- 403(b) - eligible to enroll immediately
Working Conditions
- Working with children and youth involves extensive physical activity mental alertness and enthusiasm
- Good general health physical stamina and emotional stability are essential
- Ability to hear within normal range and communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner that can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking including a diverse population
- Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations
- Ability to move about the building and the organization as needed
- Must be able to work outdoors in various types of weather conditions
- On occasion must lift up to 35 lbs
Expectations for Mini-Camps and Summer Programs
This is a year-round position that supports the schools enrichment programming during the academic year and school break periods. Program Instructors are required to work a minimum of six (6) of the nine (9) mini-camp and summer camp sessions offered annually by the school. Camp assignments and schedules are determined based on programmatic and operational needs. Camps may take place at either the Cohn Campus or the Willows Campus and employees assigned to camp sessions must be prepared to work at either location.
During mini-camp and summer sessions Program Instructors serve as Camp Counselors and are responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities aligned with the themes and program structure established by the Director of Licensing and the Enrichment Coordinator. Planning time may be provided before camp sessions and during summer programming. Participation in assigned camp sessions is considered part of the core responsibilities of this year-round role
Wed love to hear from you!
If you are interested in the position please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter. Please no phone calls or walk-ins.
If you are unable to complete the application process via our online portal please email us at emailprotected. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Silicon Valley International School is the best preschool to high school bilingual International Baccalaureate World School - French, Chinese, German, in Palo Alto and Menlo Park