Job Description

Expanded learning programs are structured educational opportunities that occur outside the traditional school day, combining academic support, enrichment activities, and skill-building to enhance students’ overall learning and development. The purpose of the Program Instructor is to provide a safe, supportive, engaging, and interactive learning environment for students, in alignment with the Expanded Learning Program's 12 quality standards. The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, and passionate about education and youth development. Commitment to continuous youth development and connection to our communities and families are our top priorities.

$500 signing bonus after 90 days of successful continuous employment

Benefits:

• Compensation: $23.00 per hour
• Part-time: 22-26 hours per week (depending on location)
• Paid BACR Holidays
• Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses, 403b.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an (a) Associate Degree or higher, or (b) 48 or more college units, or (c) High School Diploma or GED and pass Instructional Aide exam
• Must pass criminal background check and TB test clearance
• Ability to reliably commute to Richmond, CA
• Commitment to education equity and leadership
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred:

• Commitment to a full school year
• Ability to practice open, clear, and consistent communication and commitment to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the emotional well-being of the students.
• Provide a safe environment
• Be a positive role model for struggling students
• Have fun engaging students in lesson plans that support school day learning
• Run community circles based on restorative practices
• Ability to collaborate with youth to support their learning and development (youth-driven curriculum)

Work Locations:
Positions are available at the following school sites in West Contra Costa:

• Lincoln Elementary School
• Harding Elementary School
• Mira Vista Elementary School
• Nystrom Elementary School
• Bayview Elementary School

Please indicate your location of interest on your application.