Anticipated Start Date: September 2, 2025

Estimated Pay: $15.00 per hour 

Number of Jobs Available: 1

Schedule: Day. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. -or- Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. 

Location: The College School - 459 Wyoming Rd, Newark, DE 19716

About the department / center:

The College School serves as the foundation to promote specialized programs, exceptional teaching, and an engaged community of students and families that define an educational experience unique to a university setting. As an integral part of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to interact with and inspire young learners, contributing to their academic, emotional, and social well-being.

Role Description:

The College School is looking for creative, energetic, and reliable college students to lead after-school clubs for students in grades 1–8. These are paid positions and offer a unique opportunity to design and lead a club based on your own interests, skills, or hobbies. Whether you’re into coding, cooking, theatre, yoga, chess, sports, or something entirely unique—we want to hear about your idea! Clubs can meet once or twice per week from 3:00–4:30 p.m., and you’re welcome to run more than one. We’ll provide the materials and support you need to engage and inspire students who choose to join your club. Think about what you love to do. What could you teach or share with a small group of curious, enthusiastic kids? Click here to share your ideas and we’ll explore the possibilities together.

A few suggestions to spark inspiration:

Photography • Cooking • World Languages • Theatre • Origami • Sports • Coding • Hacky Sack • Yoga • Robotics • Chess • LEGO • Arts & Crafts • Camping Skills • Computer Skills

Primary Responsibilities:

As an After-School Club/Enrichment Instructor, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing content for a 1.5-hour club/enrichment meeting each week; 

• Teaching a small number of children (3-8) a skill or leading an activity or series of activities related to the club theme; 

• Running 10-12 meetings per semester;

• Ensuring that children are dismissed safely at the end of the club/enrichment meeting.

Qualifications:  

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, enthusiastic, and committed to the educational growth of young minds. Pre-service teachers/counselors are encouraged to apply.  

Hiring Timeline:

Application Review: during the months of June, July, and August 2025

Interviews-Date Range: during the months of June, July, and August 2025

Offers Extended-Date Range: during the months of June, July, and August 2025

Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions