Job Description

💛 What You’ll Do

Want a job where you actually make a difference?

Working with BrightBee, you'll have access to a number of different assignments and work opportunities supporting youth in San Jose. Right now we have a high need for After-School Instructors supporting a five day a week program with the YMCA. During your interview, we will go into detail about this specific opportunity, and the broader range of assignments available through BrightBee's partnerships.

📅 Schedule

• Monday- Friday (1:45pm-6:00pm)
• Locations
• Washington Elementary
• Merritt Trace Elementary
• Willow Glen Elementary
• Hammer Montessori at Gardner Elementary School
• Ernesto Galarza Elementary School
• Great consistent weekly income

👉 If you want meaningful and impactful work—this is it.

🎯 What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and lead engaging group activities, ranging from structured physical education and team-building games to creative arts and STEM projects. You will be responsible for keeping students motivated, ensuring high participation, and adapting activities to suit different age groups and energy levels.
• Provide dedicated homework assistance and small-group tutoring. You will help students understand core concepts, practice study skills, and complete assignments, ensuring that the after-school hours are a productive extension of the classroom.
• Maintain active supervision of students during transitions, snack time, and recreational periods. You will implement positive behavior management strategies to ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment, adhering to all program safety protocols and check-out procedures.
• Assist with daily operations, including taking attendance, preparing activity materials, and maintaining a clean environment. You will also serve as a point of contact for parents during pick-up, providing brief, professional updates on student progress or behavior.

🚀 Who This Is Perfect For

• You enjoy working with kids or teens
• You’re patient, reliable, and positive
• You want to build experience in education
• You’re looking for flexible and/or consistent work (several of our single day assignments convert to long-term opportunities)

✅ Basic Requirements

• 48 college credits
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

🔐 Before You Start

To keep students safe, you’ll need to:

• Pass a background check
• Follow safety and reporting guidelines
• Complete required school clearances, which you are responsible for paying.
• Costs associated with the clearance process are the sole responsibility of the candidate, as this engagement is for an independent contractor role rather than a traditional employment position. Requirements vary by state, but may include the cost of a background check, obtaining a copy of any college transcript you have, and the cost of completing Mandated Reporter training. The average cost of completing clearance in California is $130.

👉 Don’t stress—we guide you through every step.

🌟 Why BrightBee?

We connect great people with schools that need them—fast.

• Support every step of the way
• Opportunities to grow your experience
• Be a part of something bigger—supporting your community

📲 Ready to Get Started?

Apply today and start working in schools near you. Our process is simple:

• 1 video interview
• 1 virtual orientation (live over Zoom)
• California clearance process

📌 Good to Know

BrightBee centers child safety at the core of its work. Applicants must undergo a background check, adhere to a code of conduct, and comply with all mandated reporter training and reporting requirements.

Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, Live Scan, and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide us with authorization to contact former employers. Rest assured, we will guide you through the process!

Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.

BrightBee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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