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Safe Passages

After School Program Instructor

Oakland, CA · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

After School Program Instructor (Part Time) Mission: Safe Passages disrupts the cycle of poverty by ... Collaborate with day-time staff, after school staff, AmeriCorps members, and other partners to ...

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After School Program Instructor

Oakland, CA • On-site

Safe Passages
11 - 50 employees
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$23 - $27/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Facilitate enrichment activities for youth in areas such as social emotional learning, S.T.E.A.M, health and fitness, youth leadership, and social justice.

  • Implement and enforce safety policies to ensure program safety.

  • Prepare students for performances or presentations at showcases and family events.

Job description

After School Program Instructor (Part Time)
Mission:
Safe Passages disrupts the cycle of poverty by engaging youth and families to build and drive a continuum of services that supports student success and community development.
We envision a community where all young people have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Safe Passages' work is based on the premises that access to educational opportunity, health services, and family support, should not be dictated by race or socio-economic status, and when young people have the health and support, they need, they are better prepared and equipped to not only learn, but to succeed.
Safe Passages' After School Program provides quality enrichment support services to children and youth through a strong youth development framework. Safe Passages is a provider in the delivering of school-based After School Programs within OUSD schools.
Role Summary:
The After School Program Instructor will be part of an after-school team dedicated to providing high quality programming to youth and their families. The position will facilitate activities for students in a structured and supportive environment. After School Program Instructors sessions will be delivered in person, and will report directly to the Safe Passages Expanded Learning Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
  • Ensure program safety by implementing and enforcing all School Site, and Safe Passages policies.
  • Develop curriculum and instruct enrichment activities for youth within social emotional learning, S.T.E.A.M, health and fitness, youth leadership, and social justice. Enrichment lesson plans are provided for the first 4 months of program.
  • Complete weekly lesson plans for after school enrichment.
  • Provide support with greeting and signing out students accordingly.
  • Support in the data collection process as needed, related to attendance, sign out, etc.
  • Support in the management of after school classes to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment for 10-20 students at a time.
  • Prepare students for performances or presentations at showcases and family events.
  • Provide youth development best practices, monitor student progress and collect surveys as appropriate.
  • Participate in weekly collaborative staff meetings, trainings, and agency-wide professional development trainings quarterly.
  • Collaborate with day-time staff, after school staff, AmeriCorps members, and other partners to deliver enrichment and tutoring to OUSD students.

Qualifications:
  • Passage of fingerprint review by the Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI, and National Sex Offender background checks;
  • A copy of an unexpired government issued ID;
  • Satisfying OUSD's Education Requirement in one of the following ways:
    • A passing score on the Instructional Aide exam (70% or higher); or
    • 48 college credits with their unofficial transcripts; or
    • A bachelors degree
  • Negative tuberculosis or chest x-ray result within the last 3 years;
  • 3.5 hour General & School Personnel Mandated Reporting certificate, or an equivalent training course approved by the California Department of Education;
  • Must be able to complete the following trainings within the first month of hire: Mandated reporter, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and workplace violence
  • Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
  • High level of cultural competency
  • Classroom management skills
  • Ability to develop and implement weekly lesson plans
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suites
  • Must be dedicated and able to commit to the entire school year. No exceptions.
  • Must have a High School Diploma

Employment Classification: This is a part-time, hourly, at-will, and non-exempt position. The position does not include medical, dental or vision benefits. Part-time employees may opt-in to access tele-health services for medical, mental health, dermatology, nutrition, and other select services.
Work Schedule: 14-25 hours per week, M-F; based on OUSD academic calendar (holidays and teacher professional developments). Must be available all days of the week.
Candidates must be available for 2026-2027 school year.
Compensation: $23 - $27 per hour/paid weekly depending on education, experience and references.
Safe Passages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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