At Big Ideas Educational Services, we believe every child deserves a safe place to learn, grow, and thrive after the school day ends. Our programs combine academic enrichment, physical fitness, social-emotional learning, and engaging activities that help students build confidence, strengthen relationships, and discover their potential.
We're looking for caring, dependable, and energetic individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children. If you're someone who enjoys mentoring youth, working as part of a team, and creating memorable experiences, we'd love to meet you.
Our Core Values
Everything we do is guided by our values:
- Integrity – We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- Care – Every child, every family, and every teammate matters.
- Consistency – We show up prepared, dependable, and ready to serve.
- Work Until Yes – We seek solutions and never stop advocating for children.
- Relationships First – Strong relationships create stronger communities.
- Deliberate Structure – Safe, organized, and intentional environments help children succeed.
If these values describe you, you'll fit right in.
Position Summary
As an Activity Leader, you will help create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for elementary-aged students (Grades K–5). You will work alongside certified teachers and site leadership to support academic learning, physical fitness, social-emotional development, and recreational activities while ensuring every child feels welcomed, supported, and successful.
What You'll Do
- Prepare lesson materials, learning centers, bulletin boards, and activity supplies.
- Lead engaging physical fitness, recreation, and wellness activities.
- Support homework assistance and academic enrichment.
- Reinforce social-emotional learning through daily interactions and activities.
- Supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining a safe environment.
- Assist with snack distribution, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and site operations.
- Encourage positive behavior while building respectful relationships with students.
- Follow daily schedules and support STEM, literacy, arts, and enrichment programming.
- Work collaboratively with site staff to create a fun, structured, and positive learning environment.
- Communicate professionally with families and site leadership.
- Participate in required staff meetings and professional development.
- Follow all Big Ideas policies, safety procedures, and chain of command.
What Makes You Successful
You are someone who:
- Loves working with children.
- Brings positive energy every day.
- Shows patience, compassion, and professionalism.
- Is dependable and arrives on time.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Maintains high ethical standards and integrity.
- Takes initiative and looks for ways to help without being asked.
- Believes every child can succeed with the right support.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Childcare or youth development experience preferred (1–2 years).
- Ability to successfully complete Florida Level II Background Screening.
- Ability to complete the required 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training (if applicable).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to supervise children in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Schedule
Part-Time
Monday through Friday
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Why Join Big Ideas?
When you join Big Ideas, you're joining a team committed to developing children—and developing leaders.
We offer:
- A supportive and mission-driven team culture.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Meaningful work that positively impacts children every day.
- Ongoing coaching and training.
- The opportunity to help shape the future of young learners in your community.
If you're ready to make a difference every afternoon, we'd love to hear from you.