EXL Program Instructor & Recess Coordinator

Bay Area Community Resources•San Francisco, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) seeks an EXL Program Instructor and Recess Coordinator to provide high-quality expanded learning experiences for K–12 students and coordinate safe, inclusive, active recess at Sunset Elementary School in San Francisco. The role supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth while fostering belonging and equitable access to learning and enrichment. The instructor works with students, families, school staff, and colleagues using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, restorative, and strengths-based approaches. As Recess Coordinator, the role facilitates healthy play and physical activity, teaches sportsmanship and schoolwide game rules, leads a weekly game, and organizes recess equipment and routines. The coordinator trains staff and noon monitors, supports accessible activities for students in special day classes, teaches conflict-resolution strategies, and may organize tournaments or other schoolwide recess events. The EXL Program Instructor builds relationships with youth and families; supports social-emotional learning, homework, and skill-building; plans engaging academic and SEL activities; and contributes to a safe, inclusive, student-centered program. The position includes a schedule of six hours during the school day and two hours in the after-school program, for 40 hours per week. The employee must be able to work after-school hours and commit through the academic school year, from hire date through mid-June.

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 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 training.
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

Bilingual skills in English and Cantonese.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Facilitate safe, inclusive, active, and healthy recess for students.
Coach students in core recess games and teach consistent schoolwide rules.
Lead a weekly game to introduce new activities and engage large groups of students.
Set up, organize, and maintain recess equipment and establish cleanup routines.
Train school staff and noon monitors to facilitate games and inclusive recess.
Model active play and sportsmanship and promote recess routines and expectations.
Provide accessible games and activities for students in special day classes, including students with moderate to severe autism.
Teach conflict-resolution strategies and, when time permits, participate in schoolwide or classroom presentations about recess.
Organize occasional recess events such as tournaments and dance parties, and encourage students to participate in play.
Build trusting relationships and belonging through consistent connection and proactive support for students who are disengaged or struggling.
Support social-emotional learning through relationship-building, restorative practices, de-escalation, and co-regulation.
Address conflict, bullying, exclusion, and behavioral concerns using culturally responsive, restorative approaches; communicate concerns beyond program capacity to the coordinator.
Build professional relationships with families and caregivers, maintain confidentiality, and recognize families as partners in student success.
Participate in training, coaching, staff meetings, professional development, and continuous quality improvement; apply feedback to improve practice.
Use student engagement and behavior data to refine lessons and improve outcomes.
Provide homework support and skill-building activities, adapting instruction to student needs.
Use required digital platforms and communication tools, including Workday, Workvivo, Google Drive, and email.
Design and facilitate inclusive, culturally responsive activities that address diverse backgrounds, abilities, and developmental needs.
Collaborate with program staff, school personnel, and team members to support program goals and foster an equitable environment.
Arrive prepared with materials, lesson plans, and classroom routines; maintain accurate attendance, incident reports, and required documentation.
Maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct; promptly notify the coordinator about safety incidents, behavioral concerns, and mandated reporting situations.
Communicate program, team, or student concerns before they escalate, and handle sensitive information discreetly and confidentially.
Attend required professional development sessions and represent BACR professionally in appearance, communication, and conduct.
Plan and facilitate engaging, student-centered lessons that develop academic and social-emotional skills.
Bring energy and a positive attitude, provide genuine praise, and foster student voice, leadership, shared decision-making, and a supportive team culture.

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) plan; eligibility is based on total weekly hours.
Career-development opportunity as a stepping stone into education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice.