Afterschool Instructor

East Bay Agency for Children

. Work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing project-based lessons and engaging elementary-age students in both in-person and virtual settings. Proficient in classroom management, communication, and utilizing distance learning platforms effectively.

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Classroom ManagementProject-Based Lesson DevelopmentExperience With Distance LearningStrong Communication SkillsTeaching Experience With Multilingual Populations

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Hard Skills

Project-Based Lesson DevelopmentClassroom ManagementConflict ResolutionTeaching ExperienceAssessment Skills

Soft Skills

TeamworkTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsFlexibilityResponsiveness

Tools & Technologies

ZoomGoogle ClassroomVideo CreationVideo Editing

Certifications & Qualifications

Instructional Aid (IA) ExamClear TB TestFBI/DOJ Background Check

Industry Keywords

Elementary EducationEnrichment ProgrammingDiverse PopulationsVirtual LearningAcademic Tutoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator
Provide academic and/or enrichment programming for students in grades TK–5
Develop project-based lessons aligned with program and school-day goals
Submit weekly lesson plans to the Program Coordinator
Assess and communicate student academic and behavioral progress to parents
Prepare for class daily and use instructional time effectively
Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Lead enrichment and/or academic lessons for groups of 10–20 students in person or virtually
Engage students in projects and provide homework assistance or academic skill-building
Maintain physically and emotionally safe learning environments, including virtual safety
Apply classroom management, discipline, reward, and instructional strategies
Share responsibility for setup, snack/recess/bathroom supervision, cleanup, attendance, and announcements
Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of 48 college semester units or successful completion of the Instructional Aid (IA) exam required
Reliable transportation
Clear TB test within 1 year required
FBI/DOJ background check required
At least two years of teaching or academic tutoring experience preferred
Experience teaching virtually is a plus
Experience working with elementary-age students, specifically diverse, multilingual populations
Strong classroom management and conflict resolution skills; restorative practices a plus
Excellent oral, computer, and written communication skills
Teamwork, time management, interpersonal, listening, responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced school environment
Experience with distance learning methods and platforms, including Zoom, Google Classroom, and video creation/editing, preferred
Comfort facilitating teaching in person and virtually
Spanish speaking preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid school holidays and breaks for staff working 20 hours or more, including fall, winter, and spring breaks
Up to 15 paid holidays per year
Generous vacation accruals for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Certain medical and dental coverage is free for full-time employees
Multiple mental health care supports and services
Chiropractic and acupuncture benefits included in medical plans
Employer-paid basic term life/AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
Tax-deferred FSA for health care and/or child care
Commuter benefits for transit and/or parking expenses
403(b) retirement program with up to 4% employer dollar-for-dollar match after 1 year
Prepaid legal consultation and identity theft protection insurance
Pet insurance
ScholarShare 529 savings plan
Additional pay for bilingual positions
Additional pay based on experience