After School Program Instructor

Bay Area Community Resources•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The EXL Program Instructor delivers high-quality expanded learning experiences that support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth of K–12 youth. Grounded in BACR’s values of Compassion, Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, and Joy, the instructor creates safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where students feel valued, respected, and connected. The role builds meaningful relationships, fosters belonging, and supports equitable access to learning and enrichment for students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. Instructors use culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches and collaborate with families, school staff, and colleagues to meet student needs. The position provides homework support, skill-building, and student-centered lessons incorporating academic and social-emotional development. Instructors support student engagement and behavior, maintain program documentation, follow safety and reporting requirements, and participate in training and continuous quality improvement. The position requires working after-school hours and committing through the academic school year, from hire date through mid-June. BACR states that the job description may be updated as program needs evolve.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher, 48 college units, or passage of the Instructional Aide exam.
Successful completion of a criminal background check and TB clearance.
Ability to work during after-school hours and commit through the academic school year, from hire date through mid-June.
Experience working with K–12 youth in educational, enrichment, or community-based settings.
Ability to build positive relationships with youth from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to complete Mandated Reporter certification and other required trainings.
Ability to independently supervise and engage up to 22 youth.
Basic proficiency with email, Google Drive, and other program management platforms.
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and move throughout the program space for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to actively supervise and accompany students during indoor and outdoor activities.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Bilingual skills, including English/Spanish, English/Chinese, or other languages.

Responsibilities

Build trusting relationships and a sense of belonging through consistent connection and proactive support for students who are disengaged or struggling.
Support students’ social-emotional learning through relationship-building, restorative practices, de-escalation, and co-regulation strategies.
Address conflict, bullying, exclusion, and behavioral concerns using culturally responsive, restorative approaches.
Recognize when students need support beyond the program’s capacity and communicate concerns to the coordinator.
Build respectful, professional relationships with families and caregivers, maintain confidentiality, and recognize families as partners in student success.
Participate in training, coaching, staff meetings, and professional development, applying feedback to improve practice.
Use student engagement and behavior data to refine lessons and improve outcomes; engage in Continuous Quality Improvement processes outlined in the EXL Handbook.
Provide homework support and skill-building activities, adapting instruction to meet students’ needs.
Use required digital platforms and communication tools, including Workday, Workvivo, Google Drive, and email, effectively and independently.
Design and facilitate inclusive, culturally responsive activities that support diverse backgrounds, abilities, and developmental needs through trauma-informed practices.
Collaborate with program staff, school personnel, and team members to support program goals.
Foster an equitable and inclusive environment through respectful communication, cultural responsiveness, and awareness of personal and systemic biases.
Demonstrate self-awareness by acknowledging mistakes, seeking support when needed, and responding constructively to challenges.
Arrive on time and prepared with materials, lesson plans, and classroom routines that provide consistency for students.
Maintain accurate attendance, incident reports, and required documentation.
Maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct in all interactions with youth.
Immediately notify the coordinator of safety incidents, behavioral concerns, or mandated reporting situations; communicate program, team, or student concerns before they escalate.
Handle sensitive student and family information with discretion and confidentiality.
Attend all required professional development sessions and participate fully.
Represent BACR professionally in appearance, communication, and conduct at program sites.
Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to program activities, including during challenging moments.
Plan and facilitate engaging, student-centered lessons that incorporate academic and social-emotional skill development.
Provide specific, genuine praise that recognizes students’ effort, persistence, and growth.
Cultivate a positive program culture through meaningful connections and opportunities for student voice, leadership, and shared decision-making.
Contribute positively to team culture through respectful, supportive, and collaborative interactions.
Independently supervise and engage up to 22 youth.

Benefits

Pay rate of $24–$26 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience.
Up to 15 paid holidays per year.
Employee assistance program.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Wellness program.
Life insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses.
403(b), with eligibility based on total weekly hours.
Opportunity to use the role as a stepping stone into careers in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice.