Afterschool Instructor

East Bay Agency for Children

Afterschool Instructor working with grades TK-5 to provide academic and enrichment programming. Supporting students in person or possibly virtually with engagement in various classes and activities.

Posted 7/3/2026part-timeOakland • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $24 - $27 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with students in grades TK-5, determined by position availability
Provide academic and/or enrichment programming in-person or possibly virtually
Create an environment where students can see themselves as successful while having fun learning
Provide academic skill-building and homework supervision
Expose students to a variety of classes, opportunities and to support their individual interests and skills
Develop project-based lessons aligned with the program and/or school-day goals taking student input into consideration
Complete and submit weekly lesson plans to Program Coordinator
Assess and communicate with parents about student academic and behavior progress, which may include virtual, in-person, telephone and/or written communication
Engage students in fun and exciting projects
Provide homework assistance and/or academic skill building
Maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students to learn (including virtual safety)
Conduct shared responsibility for program set up, snack/recess/bathroom supervision, classroom clean up, taking attendance, general announcements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of 48 college semester units or successful completion of the Instructional Aid (IA) exam required
California Drivers License and reliable transportation
Clear TB test (within 1 year) and FBI/DOJ background check required
At least two years of teaching (gardening, art, recreation or other enrichment activities) or academic tutoring experience preferred - experience teaching virtually a plus
Experience in working with elementary age students, specifically those from diverse, multi-lingual populations
Strong classroom management and conflict resolution skills - restorative practices a plus
Excellent oral, computer & written communication skills
Demonstrated capacity to work as a team player; excellent time management and interpersonal skills; flexible; ability to listen and respond effectively; and ability to work in a fast-paced school environment
Experience with distance learning methods and platforms (Zoom, Google Classrooms, video creation/editing etc.) preferred
Comfort with facilitating teaching via in-person and virtually
Spanish speaking preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

PAID SCHOOL HOLIDAYS and BREAKS
Up to 15 paid Holidays a year
Generous vacation accruals for eligible employees
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Full time employee only coverage is free of charge for certain Medical and Dental coverages
Multiple options of Mental Health Care supports and services
Chiropractic and Acupuncture benefits included in Medical plans
Employer paid Basic Term Life/AD&D insurance
Employee paid voluntary life insurance and AD&D (for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect)
Accident, Critical illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage (for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect)
Tax deferred FSA (flexible spending account) for Health Care and/or Child Care
Commuter benefits for Transit and/or Parking expenses
403b retirement program with an up to 4% Employer dollar to dollar Match after 1 year of employment
Prepaid Legal Consultation and Identity Theft Protection insurance
Pet Insurance to care for the four-legged family member(s)
ScholarShare 529 Savings Plan for higher education expenses for the beneficiary includes employee, child or another family member

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Hard Skills & Tools

Academic Skill-BuildingHomework AssistanceProject-Based Lesson DevelopmentVirtual TeachingTeaching Enrichment Activities

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementTeam PlayerFlexibilityEffective Listening

Certifications

Instructional Aid ExamClear TB TestFBI/DOJ Background Check