PAID TEACHING
POSITION AVAILABLE
Kindness Academy Afterschool Program
Kind Works is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable teacher to support our Kindness Academy afterschool program for fourth- and fifth-grade students.
The teacher will work alongside Kind Works staff, an art instructor and high school mentors to create a welcoming, engaging and inclusive environment. Students will explore kindness, empathy, emotional awareness, connection and leadership through interactive lessons, team-building activities, meaningful conversations and creative projects.
Teacher Responsibilities
Lead age-appropriate lessons focused on kindness and social-emotional intelligence
Engage students in interactive team-building activities and group discussions
Take attendance and help manage student arrival and dismissal
Oversee student pickup to ensure a safe and organized dismissal process
Guide and support high school mentors as they work with younger students
Encourage student participation, connection and positive behavior
Assist students with hands-on art projects led by the program’s art instructor
Collaborate with Kind Works staff during pre-program meetings and preparation
No art experience is required. A dedicated art instructor will lead the creative portion of the program.
Fall 2026 Program Dates
September 28–October 8, 2026
October 19–29, 2026
November 30–December 10, 2026
Each program meets Monday through Thursday for two weeks at the Kind Works Studio in Bethel.
Pre-program meeting and preparation: 3:45–4:00 p.m.
Student program: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Applicants may be available for one, two or all three program blocks.
Hours required per day
Each program day includes:
A 15-minute pre-program meeting and preparation period
A 90-minute program session with students
Eight program days per two-week block
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys working with fourth- and fifth-grade students
Has experience teaching or facilitating social-emotional learning
Can lead interactive lessons and team-building activities
Creates a welcoming, encouraging and inclusive environment
Is dependable, energetic and comfortable managing a group
Can provide guidance and support to high school mentors
Believes in the importance of kindness, empathy and positive student connections
Interested teachers are encouraged to contact Kind Works at info.kindworks@gmail.com for additional information or to apply.
Kind Works Inc
32 Stony Hill Rd, Ste E,
Bethel CT, 06801
(203) 616-5591
