Afterschool Program Student Aide

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)•San Francisco, CA

6d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

$500 signing bonus after 90 days of successful continuous employment BACR’s Expanded Learning Program at Sherman Elementary School seeks an engaging, part time Student Aide to support and assist a student with special needs to help them maximize their learning and participation in the program. The Student Aide will work closely with the student, family, therapists and school staff to create a support plan and daily schedule. They will help build relationships between their students and the whole group, support the student to participate in activities, and support any academic achievement plan. The Expanded Learning Program at Sherman Elementary School is a comprehensive program that runs Monday through Friday. We consider ourselves the second half of the school day and work in close collaboration with the teachers and administration of the school. At Sherman, we offer enrichment classes, academic support, and youth development opportunities. Our program is a space for kids to be themselves, explore new ideas, get involved in their communities, become leaders, and make friends. Commitment: August 2025 - June 2026 (Full Academic School Year) About Us: Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org. Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location. ARE YOU EXTRAORDINARY? We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference. When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued. No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference! Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR! BACR’s mission is to promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community. We carry out our mission by (1) providing direct school- and community-based services, (2) connecting volunteers with opportunities to best serve their communities, and (3) building and strengthening all of the communities we serve so that community members and institutions can effect change. BACR and our staff are guided by a set of core values and beliefs that informs our approach to services, personnel recruitment, and professional development. Our annual program evaluations have consistently shown positive impacts, including improved youth development skills, school performance, and family functioning. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

Requirements

Must have an AA degree or higher, 48 + college credits OR pass the SFUSD Instructional Aide Exam
Ability to work Monday – Friday for the duration of the school year (hours will be determined at time of offer, between 20-23 hours per week or until 6:00pm)
Must be able to communicate openly in a professional manner with students, parents, community partners, and BACR staff.
Must pass a criminal background check and have TB Clearance
Experience working with Elementary youth preferred
Experience with Neurodivergent Youth Preferred:
At least 1 year experience working or volunteering with school-age children with special needs
First Aid and CPR certification
Experience with data entry, email communications and computer proficiency

Responsibilities

Provide one on one support (interpret instructions, provide physical assistance) for a student with special needs in order to help them succeed in the after school program on a daily basis
Support the needs of the student in the group environment throughout the after-school day
Implement or adapt lessons, materials, tools, resources and activities to address the student learning leads
Encourage social interaction and social emotional learning between the child and the larger group of after school participants

Benefits

Pay rate: $23 - $25 per hour based on experience and location
Partial paid holidays
Summer work available
Stepping stone into career in education, change maker, social entrepreneurship and social justice
Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses, 403b.

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