After School Program Teacher (K-5th)

Highlights 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