Afterschool Instructor

East Bay Agency for Children•Oakland, CA

1h•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Afterschool Instructor works with students in grades TK–5, depending on position availability. The instructor provides academic and/or enrichment programming in person or possibly virtually. Academic support is intended to help students see themselves as successful while enjoying learning, build academic skills, and receive homework supervision. Enrichment programming exposes students to a variety of classes and opportunities while supporting their individual interests and skills. The role involves developing project-based lessons, leading instruction for groups of 10–20 students, supporting students’ academic and social-emotional needs, communicating with parents, and contributing to daily program operations. Positions run from August through the second week in June. Work is mostly in a school setting, with hours that vary by site and position. 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. Virtual programming hours depend on the school site and whether virtual programming is needed. Instructors receive one hour of preparation time per day. Staff who work 20 or more hours are paid through school holidays and breaks, including fall, winter, and spring breaks. The base pay is $24 per hour, with additional hourly pay for bilingual positions and additional hourly pay depending on experience. Sites include Peralta Elementary, Crocker Highlands, Highland Community, Achieve Academy, Sequoia Elementary, Burbank, Kaiser Elementary, Reach Academy, and Hintil Kuu Ka; candidates may request locations, subject to availability.

Requirements

Complete 48 college semester units or successfully complete the Instructional Aid (IA) exam; the employer can arrange the exam if needed.
Have reliable transportation.
Provide a clear TB test from within the past year and complete an FBI/DOJ background check.
Have experience working with elementary-age students, specifically students from diverse, multilingual populations.
Have strong classroom management and conflict resolution skills.
Have excellent oral, computer, and written communication skills.
Demonstrate teamwork, strong time management and interpersonal skills, flexibility, effective listening and response skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced school environment.
Be comfortable facilitating instruction both in person and virtually.
At least two years of teaching enrichment activities or academic tutoring experience is preferred; virtual teaching experience is a plus.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience teaching gardening, art, recreation, or other enrichment activities, or academic tutoring.
Experience teaching virtually.
Knowledge of restorative practices.
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 ability.

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 students’ academic and behavioral progress to parents 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.
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 clear and articulated discipline and reward system with clear, posted agreements.
Use varied instructional strategies and resources to engage students with diverse needs, considering age appropriateness and purpose.
Share responsibility for program setup, snack, recess and bathroom supervision, classroom cleanup, attendance, and general announcements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Eligible staff working 20 or more hours are paid through school holidays and breaks, including one week of fall break, two weeks of winter break, one week of spring break, and other holidays.
Up to 15 paid holidays per year.
Vacation accruals for eligible employees.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; certain medical and dental coverages are free for full-time employee-only coverage.
Mental health care supports and services.
Chiropractic and acupuncture benefits included in medical plans.
Employer-paid basic term life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary employee-paid life and AD&D options for the employee, spouse, and children.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage options.
Tax-deferred flexible spending account for health care and/or child care.
Commuter benefits for transit and/or parking expenses.
403(b) retirement program with an employer dollar-for-dollar match of up to 4% after one year of employment.
Prepaid legal consultation and identity theft protection insurance.
Pet insurance.
ScholarShare 529 savings plan for higher education expenses.