Martial Arts Instructor for K-12 After School

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation. Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate Martial Arts curriculum for after-school students
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment
• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

Requirements

• Subject matter expertise in Martial Arts (Karate, Taekwondo, MMA, BJJ)
• Experience teaching school-age children
• Passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids
• Excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Ability to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Bring your own voice and creativity to each class
• Cooperative, supportive, and flexible
• Dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy
• Appreciates support and clear expectations

Pay

Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one.