After School Program Instructor (Middle School)- Marin

Bay Area Community Resources•San Rafael, 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 with youth, fosters belonging, and promotes equitable access to learning and enrichment opportunities for students of all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. Instructors use culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches while collaborating with families, school staff, and colleagues to meet diverse student needs. The instructor provides homework support and skill-building activities, plans and facilitates engaging academic and social-emotional learning experiences, and supports youth through relationship-building, restorative practices, de-escalation, and co-regulation. The role maintains accurate attendance and incident documentation, follows professional and safety requirements, and contributes to continuous quality improvement. The position requires working after-school hours and committing through the academic school year, from hire date through mid-June. Hours are negotiated upon hiring and range from 20 to 30 hours per week depending on location and need. Pay is $24–$26 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience.

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 middle school students in educational, enrichment, or community-based settings.
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to build positive relationships with youth from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to complete Mandated Reporter certification and other required trainings.
Basic proficiency with email, Google Drive, and other program management platforms.
Ability to independently supervise and engage up to 22 youth.
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.

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, and apply 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 address 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 issues 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, remaining engaged during challenging moments.
Plan and facilitate engaging, student-centered lessons incorporating academic and social-emotional skill development.
Give 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.
Actively supervise and accompany students during indoor and outdoor activities.

Benefits

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) retirement plan; eligibility is based on total weekly hours.
Stepping stone into a career in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice.