Afterschool Instructor

East Bay Agency • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Afterschool Instructor works with students in grades TK–5, depending on position availability, providing academic and/or enrichment programming in person or possibly virtually. The academic support component aims to help students see themselves as successful while enjoying learning, and includes academic skill-building and homework supervision. Enrichment programming introduces students to a variety of classes and opportunities while supporting their individual interests and skills.

Positions run from August through the second week in June. Work is mostly in a school setting, though virtual programming may be provided depending on school site and need. In-person program hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:45–6:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:00–6:00 p.m.; work hours vary by position and site. Instructors receive one hour of preparation time per day. Periodic lifting of up to 25 pounds is required. Staff who work 20 or more hours are paid through school holidays and breaks, including fall, winter, and spring breaks and other holidays. Base pay is $24 per hour, with additional hourly pay for bilingual positions and an additional amount depending on experience.

Requirements

• Completion of 48 college semester units or successful completion of the Instructional Aid (IA) exam.
• Reliable transportation.
• Clear TB test within the past year and FBI/DOJ background check.
• Experience working with elementary-age students, specifically students from diverse, multilingual populations.
• Strong classroom management and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent oral, computer, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player, manage time effectively, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, effective listening and response, and ability to work in a fast-paced school environment.
• Comfort facilitating instruction in person and virtually.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of teaching experience (such as gardening, art, recreation, or other enrichment activities) or academic tutoring experience.
• Experience teaching virtually.
• Restorative practices experience.
• Understanding of social-emotional learning, youth development, and trauma-informed practices.
• Experience with distance-learning methods and platforms such as Zoom, Google Classrooms, and video creation/editing.
• Spanish speaking.

Responsibilities

• Develop project-based lessons aligned with program and/or school-day goals, taking student input into consideration.
• Complete and submit weekly lesson plans to the Program Coordinator.
• Assess and communicate with parents about students’ academic and behavioral progress through virtual, in-person, telephone, and/or written communication.
• Prepare for class each day and use instructional time effectively.
• Participate in program staff meetings and trainings, which may include virtual meetings.
• Lead enrichment and/or academic lessons for groups of 10–20 students, in person or virtually; TK class ratio is 1:10 and grades 1–5 ratio is 1:20.
• Engage students in fun and exciting projects.
• Provide homework assistance and/or academic skill-building.
• Maintain a physically and emotionally safe learning environment, including virtual safety.
• Use effective classroom management, including a clearly articulated discipline and reward system with clear, posted agreements.
• Use varied instructional strategies and resources to engage students with diverse needs, taking age-appropriateness and purpose into account.
• Share responsibility for program setup, snack/recess/bathroom supervision, classroom cleanup, attendance, and general announcements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid school holidays and breaks for staff working 20 or more hours, including fall, winter, and spring breaks and other holidays.
• Up to 15 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation accruals for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; certain medical and dental coverage is free for full-time employees.
• Mental health care supports and services.
• Chiropractic and acupuncture benefits through medical plans.
• Employer-paid basic term life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Tax-deferred FSA for health care and/or child care.
• Commuter benefits for transit and/or parking expenses.
• 403(b) retirement program with up to a 4% employer dollar-for-dollar match after one year of employment.
• Prepaid legal consultation and identity theft protection insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• ScholarShare 529 savings plan for higher education expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree