After School Program: Lead Instructor (Oakland)

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) • Oakland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Instructor supports an after-school program in Oakland, working with Program Instructors to provide a safe, supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment for students. The role includes assisting with classroom supervision, academic and homework support, enrichment activities, student development, attendance tracking when covering for Program Instructors, and reporting incidents. When Program Instructors are absent, the Lead Instructor is responsible for creating, planning, and facilitating activities aligned with students’ skill levels and state educational standards.

The position requires working every day during after-school hours and committing to the academic school-year calendar. The Lead Instructor is expected to participate in staff and agency training, meetings, program events, and activities as needed. The role supports students’ physical safety, emotional expression, community building, positive peer interactions, youth voice and leadership, and equitable, culturally responsive participation.

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. BACR describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher, at least 48 college units, or passing the Instructional Aide exam.
• Pass a criminal background check and obtain TB test clearance.
• 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.
• Complete all mandated training, including Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment, and SEL PQA training.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Instructors in supervising classrooms of 10–20 students and creating engaging activities.
• Assist in providing homework and academic support for 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.
• Report incidents promptly to a supervisor.
• Attend and actively participate in staff and agency trainings, meetings, program events, and activities as needed.
• Promote students’ physical health and safety by addressing incidents of intimidation and isolation in a culturally responsive manner.
• Create opportunities for students to share their voices, express themselves, offer feedback, and practice public speaking.
• Provide positive, specific feedback about student participation, behavior, and accomplishments.
• Assist with behavioral management and model positive behavior and choices.
• Listen to students and implement recommendations appropriately to include student input.
• Encourage meaningful group work, collaboration, and positive peer interactions.
• Promote respect, equity, cultural diversity, and inclusion, and use strategies that enable participation regardless of English fluency or 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, express their ideas and concerns, and develop leadership, responsibility, and critical-thinking skills.
• Work independently and/or as part of a team.

Benefits

• Pay rate of $26 per hour, depending on experience.
• Up to 16 paid holidays per year for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Employee assistance program.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• 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.
• Opportunity to build toward a career in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice.

What This Job Offers

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