Instructor Assistant Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. With a dedicated team of 30+ passionate full-time professionals and 400+ summer and school year staff, we have grown into a leading provider of out-of-school program providers. Our award-winning summer camps and after-school programs have reached hundreds of thousands of children, making a significant impact in their lives. Over the years, EDMO has gained recognition for its innovative approach to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) education, as well as its commitment to making learning engaging and accessible to all. EDMO's growth trajectory has been impressive, with expansion into multiple regions and over 200 partnerships with school districts in Northern California. Our organization's commitment to quality programming and equitable access has been acknowledged through various accolades, including:

• Recipient of the 2020 NSLA Excellence in Summer Learning Award
• Voted "Best of the Bay" for 15 consecutive years
• Featured on CNN, ABC, TODAY, Common Sense Media, Wall Street Journal, NPR Forum, and more!

With a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future, EDMO continues to make a positive difference in the lives of children and communities. We envision a more connected world where all people feel confident on their journey toward self-discovery and cultivate a deep sense of responsibility. Join our team and be part of an organization that is providing every child with the opportunity to cultivate curiosity, courage, and kindness!

Job Description

At EDMO, staff members spend their time connecting with kids, honing leadership skills, and making a real impact - all while rocking wacky costumes and getting pied in the face! Our positions offer a unique opportunity to help kids uncover hidden talents, while pursuing your own personal and professional goals and passions. Spend your time developing translatable and transferable professional skills (like mentoring and classroom management) while growing social-emotional learning skills side by side with the kids (like collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving).

The After School Instructor is responsible for teaching all curriculum for students in their program. They train on all EDMO STEAM/SEL curriculum. Instructors should be prepared for personal and professional growth, classroom management practice, and a whole lot of FUN!

Main duties include:

• Approach education with passion and excitement and build positive role-model relationships with students
• Refine curriculum and add personal contributions as seen fit
• Interact with parents in a professional and energetic manner
• Help cultivate healthy self-esteem and a natural love for learning
• Be responsible for supply inventory, bin prep, and clean-up
• Maintain accurate reporting: attendance records, class notes, daily log, incident reports
• Lead engaging and well-organized recreation activities designed to promote teamwork, collaboration, and fun physical activity
• Attend staff meetings and professional development series
• Ensure all students are safe and have a positive experience
• Exhibit the EDMO Vibe and demonstrate through actions and words each of the social-emotional learning (SEL) skills of self-awareness, problem-solving, advocacy, collaboration, and empathy, while also reinforcing these qualities in other staff and kids

Position reports to: Site Director or Site Assistant

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Previous satisfactory experience working with groups of students
• Completion or willingness to complete the Instructional Assistant Exam coordinating with the academic level required for the position (Will waive requirement with proof of Bachelor’s degree with coursework primarily in English, AA degree, or completion of 48 college-level units)
• Three positive work/character references
• Must complete Livescan and TB test
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to carry bins of teaching materials

If you are missing any of the qualifications listed below, or only have experience/expertise in one subject area please don't be discouraged! We love teaching like-minded humans! Please still apply if you are enthusiastic about this work and think you would be a strong fit.

Preferred Qualifications Are:

• Experience facilitating groups of children and/or working with youth programs
• Experience (and a love for!) working with kids
• High sense of responsibility and dependability
• Contagious enthusiasm and charisma
• Strong team player
• Creative, flexible, and excellent multi-tasker
• Willingness to solve problems, be patient, and remain positive and fun
• Classroom management and teaching experience is a HUGE plus
• Degree in progress in a related field and/or relevant experience

Curriculum Specific Experience May Include:

• A science background including biology, chemistry, and physics
• Basic science lab skills
• Engineering
• A large supply of costumes and/or a plethora of skits and songs in your back pocket is a PLUS!
• Teaching credentials or units towards credentials is a HUGE BONUS!

Physical Abilities & Working Conditions:

The physical abilities, working conditions, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, local, or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

• Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
• Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects that weigh up to 50 pounds frequently. Incumbents may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
• Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
• Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

Additional information

Program Dates: Varies (Fall 2027- Spring 2027)

Salary & Hours: Varies $/hr depending on location/region and experience

Hours: Monday - Friday varies by location

EDMO is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDMO makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time, and organizational value fit.