Elementary School Full-Time Instructor

After School Instructor (24-25) - Part Time - up to 20 Hours a Week Alameda, CA The Academy of Alameda is composed of two public charters - the Academy of Alameda Elementary School and the Academy of Alameda Middle School. It serves one of the most diverse student populations in the state and is committed to providing all students a world-class education including supporting students' social-emotional development. In addition to providing students with deep learning experiences that are academically and emotionally engaging, students' learning experiences in and out of the classroom are shaped by The Academy's commitment to social justice. The Academy of Alameda staff has an excellent reputation for connecting to its diverse families, providing students a strong academic foundation, and for building meaningful relationships in and between students, staff, and families. The After School Instructor will be an energetic, positive and caring role model that encourages the creativity and growth of our students. They will be responsible for planning, leading, and implementing academic and enrichment programs and experiences for our students that are aligned with the school's curriculum. We have multiple job openings for this position at either the Elementary School or Middle School. Core Values We are looking for a candidate who exhibit AoA's Core Values: We are committed to supporting equitable student achievement results and integrating social justice concepts into our school program. We value student and staff diversity as it provides for deeper understanding, empathy and richer learning opportunities. We have a collective responsibility to support all of our students' academic success and social-emotional well-being. What You Will Do: Plan, design and lead high-quality academic and enrichment lesson plans Provide homework assistance Identify and respond to student behavior through restorative practices Maintain accurate daily attendance records Establish and maintain professional relations and show patience with parents, teachers and other staff Attend weekly after school program staff meetings Follow established policies, procedures and processes as found in the Family and Employee Handbooks Be punctual for work and avoid making appointments during scheduled work time Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned/required by supervisor or site administrator(s) * The Full-time opportunity provides campus supervision and restorative justice support during the school day. Qualifications Must have an (a) Associate Degree or higher, or (b) 48 or more college units, or (c) pass Instructional Aide exam. Must pass a criminal background check and TB test clearance Skills & Requirements Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Experience working in an educational or child care setting Prior after school program, experience is a plus Expertise in an enrichment area is a plus (arts/performing arts, music, sports, etc.) Supervision Manager: After School Coordinator Time Commitment This position is either part-time or full-time and follows a 11 month work year with possible opportunities to work for the Summer Program and student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including competitive salary and generous health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage/100% for dependents for the basic Kaiser coverage plan); 10% employer-match for 457 retirement program; medical and dependent FSA; employee assistance program (EAP)). The Academy of Alameda is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce at all levels so that it reflects the demographics of the students and families that it serves. The Academy is committed to continually looking inward to dismantle policies and practices that lead to systemic racism.