After School Program Teacher (K-5th)

Job Title

Gain on the ground experience working directly with students at one of our schools in the San Francisco Unified School District

Receive training on a variety of topics including teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management

Help build cultural and educational bridges with students and their families

Work in a friendly and supportive environment with a team of amazing educators

Non-exempt, 0.75 FTE (30 hrs/week—12:15pm-6:15pm)

Benefits Package: includes fully paid Medical, Dental and Vision for employee; access to Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, as well as access to 403(b) account at time of hire. We also offer a 3% employer contribution for eligible staff* (eligibility to be explained at time of hire. In addition, we offer 14 paid holidays per year, as well as 8 personal hours per year and accrue vacation and sick-time.

Key Responsibilities & Primary Duties

Plan and lead daily academic and enrichment activities for about twenty students

Utilize standards-based curriculum to write lesson plans infusing students literacy development

Lead an enrichment class (i.e. art, drumming, gardening) each semester

Develop and integrate college "culture-building" activities into the classroom

Coordinate and support volunteers in classroom

Develop a nurturing, safe, respectful, multicultural learning environment

Support students to reach specific literacy benchmarks

Facilitate vocabulary building and reading comprehension activities that build upon the "school day" learning objectives

Design, develop and implement theme & project-based learning projects that supports student academic and personal achievement

Build cultural and educational bridges with students and their families

Assist in community outreach, parent communication, and volunteer supervision

Coordinate on-going communication and feedback systems with families, teachers and volunteers

Assist in the daily operations of the EDP including supervising youth, administrative tasks & staff development

Maintain accurate youth files and records, i.e. attendance, student behavior, and other evaluation forms to track student progress

Participate in staff development, team and supervision meetings

Provide overall support of the program, including support for field trips, special events and parent workshops

Plan and coordinate field trips, parent events, and other school-wide events

Serve as part of larger Mission Graduates team

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following educational requirements: An Associate's (AA) degree or higher; OR Official transcripts reflecting completion of 48 college units AND a high school diploma or equivalent; OR Completion of the CBEST AND a high school diploma or equivalent; OR Completion of the IA Exam / CODESP AND a high school diploma or equivalent

Proof of qualification will be required at the time of hire

Preferred / Additional Qualifications:

Strong interest in education and teaching

Understanding of youth development principles

Passion for working with students and youth, including openness to alternative, non-institutional teaching methods

Ability to relate effectively to diverse communities and demonstrate cultural competency

Experience working in communities of color and/or with low-income populations

Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and initiative

Other Requirements:

TB test clearance required prior to hire

$23 - $25.50 an hour