After-School Instructor for Special Needs Students

Friends of Children with Special Needs; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid Sick Leave

Sign On Bonus

Referral Bonus Program

Employee Wellness Series Events

Job summary

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a Bay Area nonprofit founded in 1996, focused on helping individuals with special needs and their families. Our After School Program seeks an instructor who enjoys working with this population and can contribute to a supportive, teamwork‑driven environment in Fremont.

The role emphasizes hands-on activities, safety, and daily progress notes, with hours 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in education, special needs, or with school-age clients preferred.
• Must be reliable, a team player, with good communication and be able to work with minimal supervision. English fluency; CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare snacks and teaching materials for the after-school program.
• Receive clients from school bus and help them settle in.
• Provide basic hygiene and self-care support as needed.
• Engage with clients and implement activities to meet physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Follow safety rules and ensure client safety.
• Plan and facilitate activities (cooking, life skills, arts and crafts, science, social skills, music and dance).
• Maintain a positive learning environment and goals for each client.
• Supervise client behaviors and keep the facility clean and orderly.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Stand, walk, lift up to 30 pounds as needed, and adapt to changing needs.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Communication skills

Self-supervision

English fluency

CPR and First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a Bay Area nonprofit founded in 1996, focused on helping individuals with special needs and their families. Our After School Program seeks an instructor who enjoys working with this population and can contribute to a supportive, teamwork‑driven environment in Fremont.

The role emphasizes hands-on activities, safety, and daily progress notes, with hours 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday.