What are the responsibilities and job description for the After Care Educator position at HOKALI?
HOKALI helps schools book, organize, and manage after-school programs and camps. We partner with school communities to create structured, engaging environments for students after the school day ends, with a focus on consistency, safety, and high-quality program delivery.
In this role, you will help create a positive after-school experience for students and families by leading a group with energy, care, and clear structure. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, can keep a group engaged, and brings a calm, steady presence to the day-to-day flow of an after-care program.
Responsibilities- Lead and supervise a group of up to approximately 20 students from TK through 8th grade after school.
- Keep every child safe throughout the program.
- Run recreational activities and games.
- Help students with homework.
- Manage behavior using positive reinforcement.
- Handle snack time and outdoor play.
- Keep attendance and incident records.
- Follow HOKALI's lesson plans.
- Work with support from an on-site Site Coordinator.
Requirements
What makes someone a great fit
We're looking for someone with proven, hands-on experience running a group of children, not just being around kids. You should already know how to get a group of children to listen, keep them engaged, and maintain a safe, structured environment.
Must-haves
- At least 6 months of hands-on experience independently leading groups of children, including being solely responsible for the group, keeping children safe, and managing behavior without another adult stepping in.
- Experience leading games and activities for groups of children.
- Experience keeping attendance records for groups of children.
- Willingness to complete required training before starting, including Mandated Reporter, First Aid & CPR, and Concussion Awareness.
- Fluent in English.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Available every weekday afternoon for the full school year.
Preferred
- Experience supporting homework for school-age children.
- Experience supervising snack time and outdoor play for groups of children.
- Experience with middle school students (grades 6-8).
- Experience working with both younger children and middle school students.
- Experience handling conflicts between children calmly.
- Experience documenting incidents involving children, including injuries, conflicts, or parent communication.
- Fluency in Spanish.
Benefits
- Access to the HOKALI Academy – a community space designed to help all Educators learn, connect, and collaborate
- Structured lesson plans provided, with flexibility to bring your own ideas to class
- Opportunities for professional growth and expanded roles within HOKALI
- Educator Referral Program with bonus incentives