Financial Literacy Educator for Kids (After School Program)

Job Responsibility:

About us:

After School Life is looking for an educator with a background in finance or economics to teach financial literacy to elementary school students. Duties include creating engaging lessons on budgeting, saving, and money management through interactive activities to children.

Job Summary:

A part-time (contract) job is responsible for studying the provided curriculum and training the children for each given week. Strong time management skills are required as our coaches are expected to start and finish on time while also covering everything that is in the curriculum for that specific session. When teaching a class, maintaining class order is important, as it allows coaches to demonstrate the skills without distractions - resulting in the kids understanding better.

Main Responsibilities :

· Teach leadership program to children in Tri-Cities schools district

· Teach different drills / practices to kids each week

· Friendly and respect school's staff / parents / students

· Strictly follow school's protocols and instructions

· Arrive on time (15 minutes before each session) for check-in, flexible, good with kids, high commitment

· Distribute, collect, and maintain inventory of all materials and classroom supplies

· Participate in staff meetings and training sessions

· Maintain daily attendance records

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Must be at least 19 years of age

*Experience:

- Experience in financial education, economics, or a related field, ideally with a focus on youth or educational settings.

- Previous work with elementary-aged children, preferably in a classroom or extracurricular environment.

- Experience developing and delivering financial literacy programs or curriculum.

*Skills:

- Strong understanding of basic financial concepts and the ability to explain them in a child-friendly manner.

- Excellent communication skills to interact with students and convey financial concepts effectively.

- Ability to create engaging, hands-on activities and materials that make learning about finance fun.

*Education:

- Degree in Finance, Economics, Education, or a related field.

- Additional certifications or training in financial literacy education are beneficial.

· Knowledge of working with children, social and emotional learning, physical literacy, group management, behavior management, and counseling

· Experience in planning and leading activities for groups of children in a recreational setting

· Having current criminal record check and first aid certificate or willing to apply.

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This is a part-time contract position working weekdays afternoon shifts (must be available between (02:30 to 04:00 pm)

We welcome diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coquitlam, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Have you ever receive a CRC before? or willing to apply?
• Your weekdays availability between 2:30 to 4:00 pm in Tri-Cities?

Work Location: In person