Expanded Learning TK/K Program Instructor (Oakland Academy of Knowledge)

We are seeking committed and passionate expanded learning instructors to change the future of students by leading academic, physical, and enrichment activities as part of our team at Oakland Academy of Knowledge. As an TK/K Program Instructor, you will build and foster learning through play based hands on developmentally appropriate activities for young children. Our ratios are 1:10 in a school based setting. We are seeking committed and passionate individuals who have a strong interest in working with TK/K children.

Benefits:

• Pay rate: $22/hour
• Hours per week: 26 hours, plus PD

• Stepping stone into career in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship and social justice

• Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, 403b.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate Degree or higher, or 48 or more college units, or the pass of the Instructional Aide exam (High school diploma or GED required)
• Must pass criminal background check and TB test clearance
• A desire to work with young children

• Ability to reliably commute to Oakland

• Commitment to education equity and leadership

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred:

• TK/K early childhood experience required, 6-12 ECE Units

• Commitment to a full school year
• Ability to practice open, clear, and consistent communication and commitment to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and plan play-based curriculum that supports kindergarten and first grade readiness
• Creates a program environment that fosters creativity and excitement
• Support and maintain the emotional well-being of the students.

• Provide a safe and positive classroom environment
• Write lesson plans, using learning targets and instructional strategies

• Be a positive role model for struggling students
• Actively supervise and ensure safety of all children at all times

• Have fun engaging students in lesson plans that support school-day learning

• Run community circles based on restorative practices

• Ability to collaborate with youth to support their learning and development (youth-driven curriculum)

About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.