Part Time Substitute Educator (Desert Sands)

Company: Right At School
Location: La Quinta
Posted on: December 2, 2025

Job Description:

Inspire a Love of Learning | Support Schools | Give Parents Peace of Mind Right At School has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful extended day enrichment programs for more than a decade, and today we serve more than 35,000 students in 17 states across the country. Our after school, before school, and break camp programs give students a place to learn, play, grow, and most importantly—a place to be a kid! Right At School’s mission is to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give parents peace of mind. Our vision is to bring exceptional, affordable programs to as many students, families, and schools as possible. The core of everything we do is the team of amazing educators we have across the country, who bring their best to each program every day. So how do we build that team? We start with mission-driven people who want to help foster a love of learning while providing a safe environment for children to explore and grow. Educator: $19 to $21 per hour (based on education, experience) Schedule: Training begins in December 2025, with official in-field placement within the Desert Sands School District starting January 2026 (holiday break may delay start date). Hours: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM (part-time or on-call schedule depending on program needs). You’ll drive the mission by: Organize program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents and other observation Deliver our dynamic daily curriculum to engage children in academic and social character-building that expands school day learning in a meaningful way Using your coursework training and our in-person training, model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety, well-being and attention of all children while supporting homework completion, leading fun fitness activities, and guiding children at play Excellent communication skills with varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety and well-being and attention of all children Meets regularly with the Program Manager regarding professional progress and team accountability Benefits of being an Educator with Right at School: Competitive compensation Commuter benefits, supplemental insurance (short term disability, life insurance, etc.), based on eligibility 401k Contributions for your future Free before & after school childcare with Right At School while you work Employee perks and discounts (hotels, car rentals, theme parks, sports events, shopping, etc)! Opportunity to make a difference in your community and positively impact families Ongoing professional development with pay raise incentives Provide meaningful fun and employ disguised learning Flexible working hours aligned to school schedules Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS Ideal Candidates will have the following: Outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills Works well in a team environment At least 6 months of experience working with children under 13 years of age in a group setting (preferred) Must be 18 years or older with a Highschool diploma or equivalent. ; Ability to lift 25lbs Drive to inspire a love for learning and commitment to healthy living Ability to meet state-specific requirements: LIVE Scan fingerprint, FA/CPR, Mandated Reporter training, Health Certificate with Negative TB Test (from a physician)

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