Activity Leader / After-School Teacher (Elementary School)

The Richmond Neighborhood Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and EAP

13-17 paid holidays

Unique Days of Action policy

Sick and Vacation accruals begin Day 1

401k with employer contribution

Voluntary life insurance available

Job summary

The Richmond Neighborhood Center is seeking an Activity Leader to provide a safe, engaging environment for TK-5 students at SFUSD sites. You will plan enrichment activities, coach groups, and support students with diverse needs, up to 20 youths per group.

This role emphasizes restorative practices, SEL, and cross-site collaboration. Ideal candidates have 6+ months with youth, strong planning skills, and a background in STEAM, wellness, or multicultural arts.

Qualifications

• At least six months working directly with youth in educational or community settings.
• Ability to plan and lead engaging activities for young people.
• Background in restorative practices, STEAM, sports, wellness, SEL or multicultural arts.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic, strength-based relationships with youth and maintain positive rapport.
• Plan and facilitate daily/weekly inclusive enrichment activities for diverse participants.
• Write and submit lesson plans and supply requests on time per requirements.
• Model SEL skills and manage behavior with clear communication and respect.
• Lead field trips, off-site activities, and cross-site collaborations.
• Create daily activity plans for 1:1 support and document progress.

Skills

Connector

Presence

Equity-minded

Reliable

Bilingual

Special needs experience

SFUSD alum connection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employee Type: Seasonal, 22 hours per week

Schedule: Monday through Friday, generally from 1-6pm.

Pay: $32.44 per hour

Location: Onsite at one of our school sites in San Francisco, CA (Argonne Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School, Alamo Elementary School, George Peabody Elementary School)

JOB DUTIES:

The Activity Leader provides a safe, caring, positive, and engaging learning environment for students. They plan and facilitate enrichment activities, athletics, academic support, and community-building experiences for youth in grades TK-5. Depending on site assignment, an Activity Leader may lead a group of up to 20 students (TK: 10 students), coach a team, work with a small group, or provide one-on-one support to a student with additional needs. Programming may span sports, multicultural arts, wellness, homework support, STEAM, social-emotional learning, restorative practice, and more.

• Build authentic, strength-based relationships with all youth and maintain consistent positive rapport throughout the program.
• Plan and facilitate daily and weekly inclusive enrichment activities adapted to the developmental, cultural, physical, and individual needs of participants. Include clear plans, expectations, and goals for each activity.
• Write and submit lesson plans and supply requests on time, in alignment with program and funder requirements.
• Model SEL skills, facilitate student engagement and behavior management using these strategies. Foster a positive and inclusive culture through clear communication and mutual respect.
• Lead field trips, off-campus activities / athletic events, and cross-site collaborations with prior Program Manager approval.
• For students requiring specialized 1:1 support: create a daily activity plan aligned with the student's goals, apply positive behavior intervention and de-escalation strategies, support social skill development, assist with daily living skills as needed, and maintain detailed records of behavior and growth.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• At least six months working directly with youth in an educational, afterschool, or community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead engaging activities for young people.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Background in restorative practices, STEAM, sports, wellness, social-emotional learning, and / or multicultural arts

Characteristics, Abilities, and Skills

• Connector: you genuinely like kids and know how to build trust with them, including the ones who have been historically marginalized or who need more effort.
• Presence: you can manage group dynamics, redirect behavior, and keep things moving without losing the group.
• Equity-minded: you understand why cultural relevance and youth voice matter, and you build that into your work, not just your language.
• Reliable: you show up on time and you follow through.
• (Highly Preferred) Bilingual — especially Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Russian, or Spanish
• (Preferred) Experience with students with special needs or IEP/504 plans
• (Preferred) Former SFUSD student, especially from Richmond District schools

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STAFF WORKING WITH SFUSD STUDENTS

• DOJ Live Scan Fingerprinting: All employees with contact with youth under 18 must be fingerprinted per DOJ procedures. We cannot employ individuals convicted of a serious or violent felony as defined by the California Penal Code. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records on a case-by-case basis.
• TB Test: A current tuberculin skin test or lung X-ray (negative result) is required prior to reporting for duty.
• Employment Authorization: Must be able to prove authorization to work in the United States per I-9 processes.
• Must meet SFUSD Instructional Aide Requirements (one of the following): Note: We will help you meet this requirement if it is a barrier to employment: An Associate's degree or higher; OR Official transcripts reflecting 48 college units and a high school diploma/equivalent; OR Completion of CBEST and a high school diploma/equivalent; OR Passing score on the SFUSD Instructional Aide exam.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive and fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance!
• Life insurance, including EAP with counseling sessions
• 13-17 paid annual holidays
• Unique Days of Action policy for 3 paid days off each year to demonstrate or volunteer
• Sick and Vacation accruals begin Day 1
• 401k or Roth 401k with no-strings-attached 4% employer contribution!
• Voluntary life insurance can also be elected up to 5x annual salary

The Richmond Neighborhood Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of this role, please notify HR. Employees and job applicants are protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.