After School Program: Lead Instructor (Oakland)

Bay Area Community Resources•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) is hiring an After School Program Lead Instructor in Oakland. The role supports students’ safety, social-emotional development, academic growth, enrichment, physical skill-building, inclusion, and youth leadership in an after-school program. The instructor helps create a welcoming, culturally responsive environment where students can share their ideas, collaborate, develop skills, and participate regardless of English fluency or physical or developmental ability. The Lead Instructor assists Program Instructors with classroom supervision, behavior support, activity implementation, homework and academic support, and accurate attendance records. When Program Instructors are absent, the Lead Instructor is responsible for planning and facilitating academic, enrichment, and physical skill-building activities suited to students’ skill levels and state educational standards. The role also includes reporting incidents promptly, attending trainings and meetings, and participating in program events as needed. The position is 30 hours per week during after-school hours and follows an academic school-year calendar. BACR describes the role as a stepping stone to careers in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice. BACR is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and supports diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

An associate degree or higher, 48 or more college units, or passing the Instructional Aide exam.
Pass a criminal background check and TB test clearance.
Be available to work every day during after-school hours and commit to the academic school-year calendar.
Communicate openly and professionally and maintain confidentiality.
Basic technology and computer skills, including Word, email, Workvivo, Workday, and Google Drive.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with students and families.
Basic English reading proficiency to support students’ academic development, enrichment offerings, and alignment with the school day.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Assist Program Instructors in supervising classrooms of 10–20 students and creating engaging activities.
Assist in providing homework and academic support to program participants.
When Program Instructors are absent, create, plan, and facilitate academic, enrichment, and physical skill-building activities based on students’ skill levels and state educational standards.
When Program Instructors are absent, maintain accurate attendance records.
Promote students’ physical health and safety by promptly addressing incidents of intimidation and isolation in a culturally responsive manner.
Help create opportunities for students to share their voices, express themselves, provide feedback, and practice public speaking.
Provide positive, specific feedback about students’ participation, behavior, and accomplishments.
Assist with behavioral management techniques, guide participation, and model positive behavior and choices.
Listen to students and incorporate their input and recommendations appropriately.
Encourage meaningful group work, collaboration, positive peer interactions, and a culture of learning.
Promote respect, equity, cultural diversity, and inclusion, using strategies that enable participation across differences in English fluency and physical or developmental ability.
Use culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and healing-centered approaches to child and youth development.
Encourage students to use their strengths, give positive feedback, and express ideas, concerns, and opinions.
Create age-appropriate opportunities for student leadership and responsibility, and build leadership and critical-thinking skills.
Report incidents promptly to a supervisor.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Attend and actively participate in staff and agency trainings and meetings, and program events and activities as needed.
Complete all mandated training.

Benefits

Up to 16 paid holidays per year for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
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.
The role is described as a stepping stone into careers in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice.