What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Specialist (After School 2025/2026 School Year) position at Lando?
Lando is on a mission to transform after-school education. Our technology delivers classes kids love and after school care parents need, with interactions that pull students away from screens and towards each other.
We have grown to serve over 30 districts and 200 schools a week across the Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.
www.findlando.com
About the Role
We are looking for an energetic and dedicated Learning Specialist to join our teaching team for the 2025/2026 school year. This role is perfect for someone passionate about working with children and eager to teach Engineering, Art with Clay, and Coding & Game Design.
No prior knowledge in each subject is required. We will provide comprehensive training and curriculum to ensure you feel confident in leading classrooms across various exciting topics. After working at Lando, you’ll be an expert across our subject areas!
This role needs someone who is comfortable with and excited about technology, has a great sense of responsibility for students in the class, and able to work well with groups of children in grades 1 to 5. Classes run on school campuses right after dismissal, and you’ll be representing Lando with parents, PTA leaders, and school staff occasionally observing.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Pay: Competitive rates of $35-$60 per hour. Potential to work up to 5 days per week, with classes mostly scheduled between 1pm & 5pm.
Benefits include:
- Sick Leave
- Coffee / Boba budget
- Clear system for pay increases, with a pathway to advance to a Senior Learning Specialist Role earning $50 per hour.
- Flexible schedules granting opportunities to work 3 - 5 days per week to fit your personal and professional life
- Paid trainings and ongoing support from dedicated mentor and fellow teachers
- Work in a friendly, inclusive, and motivated team dedicated to providing high-quality educational experiences
Responsibilities
- Class Preparation: Pack and manage your own class supplies, ensuring all necessary materials are ready and organized for each session (all materials supplied by Lando)
- Effective Communication: Build and maintain warm, positive relationships with students, parents, and school staff through clear and effective communication.
- Class Delivery: Deliver engaging and high-quality classes, both digital and analog, across various subjects including engineering, clay, and coding.
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for every class, demonstrating reliability and commitment to the students' learning experience.
- Consistency: Commit to teaching the same days each week for the entire semester (~10 weeks; based off school calendar) to ensure a stable learning environment.
- School Partnership Professionalism: Represent Lando on campus; communicate respectfully with office staff, PTA members, and families
Qualifications
- A demonstrated interest or experience managing groups of children grade 1 to 5 (e.g., volunteer teacher, camp counselor)
- A passion to engage with and delight families, ideally with experience in customer-facing roles (e.g., retail, hospitality, sales, customer service)
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a love for organization
- Reliable transportation and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Available to teach at least three days per week.
Location
This role requires in-person teaching at school campuses in Shoreline and North Seattle, including Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, North Seattle (Northgate / Lake City / Greenwood), Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Kenmore, Bothell
Lando is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our team is stronger because of the different backgrounds, abilities, identities, and mindsets each person brings. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, but are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and excited to drive our mission forward, we want you to apply!
Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $60